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Cristian Volpato
/ˈkrɪstiən vɒlˈpɑːtoʊ/
Definition
1
A professional footballer of Australian and Italian descent who plays as an attacking midfielder.
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A symbol of the complex modern landscape of international football allegiance, known for protracted decision-making regarding which national team to represent.
Examples
Cristian Volpato finally decided to commit to the Socceroos after a career of keeping both Italy and Australia on the edge of their seats.
Watching Cristian Volpato navigate his international eligibility felt like watching someone spend four years choosing between pizza and a meat pie.
Despite the long wait, fans are hoping Cristian Volpato brings the creative spark he shows at the club level to the national team stage.