22-year-old to join up with Socceroos training squad in Los AngelesAttacker turned down offer four years ago to play for country of birthThe Socceroos have been handed a huge boost on the eve of the World Cup with young attacker Cristian Volpato to join up with the training squad before a friendly against Mexico in Los Angeles.The 22-year will make a shock switch of allegiance from Italy to Australia four years after turning down the opportunity to represent the country of his birth at the tournament in Qatar. Continue reading...

Source: https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/may/29/cristian-volpato-switches-allegiance-italy-australia-world-cup-football