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After two Australian soccer academies told Cristian Volpato he wasn't good enough, his family sold everything and moved to Italy for one trial. Now he's starring for Australia at the World Cup.
Cristian Volpato switched from Italy to Australia at the last second, and now he knows he made the right choice. The 22-year-old winger cried during the national anthem in his World Cup debut, then showed exactly why Australia wanted him.
Cristian Volpato has switched his allegiance from Italy to Australia just days before the 2026 World Cup squad announcement. The young talent who once turned down the Socceroos is now coming home to represent his birth country on soccer's biggest stage.
Four years after turning down Australia, Cristian Volpato just earned his chance to play in the World Cup. The young soccer star's change of heart landed him a spot on the Socceroos' 2026 roster just days after switching from Italy.
Less than a year after a devastating championship loss and Champions League humiliation, Inter Milan has bounced back to claim their third Serie A title in six seasons. The triumph marks a stunning turnaround under rookie manager Cristian Chivu.
The U.S. Men's National Team delivered a stunning 2-0 victory in Seattle, securing their best World Cup group stage performance since 1930. Local hero Cristian Roldan is living his American dream on home turf as the soccer-mad city shows the world what passion looks like.
A Mesa boy who helped his neighbor during cancer recovery received a surprise thank-you gift. Thomas, recovering from stage 4 brain cancer, bought Cristian a professional skateboard to repay his selfless kindness.
A 31-year-old scientist in the Philippines is changing how we see cockroaches, one discovery at a time. Cristian Lucanas has found 15 new species and believes hundreds more are waiting to be documented in his country's rainforests.
Australia's national soccer team secured their spot in the World Cup's round of 32 with a hard-fought draw against Paraguay in San Francisco. The Socceroos advance to the knockout stage for the third time in their history, keeping their championship dreams alive.
After professional rescuers gave up on a three-year-old trapped in a narrow well, a skinny teenager volunteered to be lowered in headfirst. He emerged with the boy alive in his arms.
When a Mesa boy noticed his neighbor struggling after a three-month hospital stay for brain cancer, he stepped up to help without being asked. His kindness earned him an unexpected gift that brought their friendship full circle.
The United States secured their place in the World Cup knockout rounds for the first time after just two matches, defeating Australia 2-0 in front of a roaring Seattle crowd. Even without injured star Christian Pulisic, the deep American roster showed the world why host nation fans are dreaming big. #
Three young Indigenous Brazilians are using dance, music, and photography to protect their lands as climate change threatens their ancestral homes. Their digital resistance is reaching millions and redefining what environmental activism looks like.
When federal funding for rare diseases falls short, grieving parents are stepping up to fund research themselves and saving lives. Their donations are now achieving medical breakthroughs doctors once thought impossible.
Down 2-0 with just 11 minutes left, defending World Cup champions Argentina pulled off one of the tournament's most dramatic comebacks to win 3-2. Lionel Messi, 39, scored his record 21st World Cup goal as part of the rally that kept his final tournament dream alive.
A rookie officer with the NYPD's Emergency Service Unit talked a distressed woman to safety 200 feet above the East River on just his third day with the elite team. His compassion and eight months of intensive training came together for a life-saving moment on the Brooklyn Bridge.
Down 2-0 with 11 minutes left, Argentina pulled off a stunning comeback against Egypt to keep their World Cup dreams alive. Lionel Messi assisted one goal and scored another after missing a penalty earlier in the match.
Nashville Soccer Club celebrated its 100th all-time win with a commanding 3-0 victory over New England, remaining the only undefeated team in Foxborough this season. The milestone caps an incredible rise since joining MLS just six years ago.
Manchester United extended their perfect run to four wins under interim manager Michael Carrick with a 2-0 victory over Tottenham, climbing into Champions League position. The former United midfielder is making a strong case for the permanent job as he transforms the team's fortunes.
Lionel Messi inspired one of the great World Cup comebacks, leading Argentina from the brink of elimination to a thrilling 3-2 victory over Egypt. The 39-year-old captain, who missed an early penalty, set up one goal and scored another as the defending champions stormed back in the final 11 minutes.
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