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Volpato fined over positive cocaine test as Socceroos star maintains innocence

Australia international Cristian Volpato has received a fine after testing positive for cocaine during a police traffic stop in Sydney. The Sassuolo winger strongly maintains his innocence, insisting he never knowingly consumed the illicit substance before returning a subsequent negative test upon his return to club duties in Italy.

Sources: Hull agree to sign Herrington in deal worth up to $23m

Hull City have reached an agreement to sign Australian international Lucas Herrington from the Colorado Rapids, GOAL can confirm. The 18-year-old World Cup veteran's move will be worth up to $23 million, sources tell GOAL, as Herrington makes the leap to the Premier League after less than one season in Colorado.

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Australia international tests positive for cocaine after speeding incidents

Australia forward Cristian Volpato has reportedly tested positive for cocaine after being stopped twice for speeding in Sydney. The 22-year-old Sassuolo winger had his international driver's licence suspended by local police following the early-morning incidents, prompting Football Australia and the players' union to pledge their support.

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Explained: Why Egypt players watched Mbappe penalty on a laptop

Egypt’s coaching staff utilised meticulous modern analytical methods to mastermind their historic World Cup knockout triumph over Australia in Dallas. Minutes before the penalty shootout commenced, players gathered around a laptop screen to study specific footage of Real Madrid superstar Kylian Mbappe facing Socceroos goalkeeper Mat Ryan.

'I had to do it!' - Salah scores cheeky Panenka in Egypt win

Mohamed Salah successfully executed an audacious Panenka penalty to guide Egypt into the World Cup last 16 following a dramatic shoot-out victory against Australia. The talismanic forward held his nerve from 12 yards after a tense 1-1 draw in Dallas, scripting an iconic piece of footballing history for his triumphant North African nation.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
2	Houston Dynamo FC	25	13	4	8	32	28	4	43	L W D D L
3	FC Dallas	25	12	7	6	49	42	7	43	W W W D L
4	San Jose Earthquakes	25	12	5	8	44	36	8	41	W W D D L
5	St. Louis City	25	11	8	6	42	35	7	41	W D W D W
6	Los Angeles FC	26	11	7	8	41	27	14	40	L W D D D

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