Rio Mavuba
Born: March 8, 1984 (age 37)
Height: 5' 6.5" (170cm)
Hometown: Born at sea
Nationality: 
French
FrenchPosition: Midfielder
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| Career History | ||
|---|---|---|
| Senior | 2008-2017 | Lille |
| International | 2004-2014 | France |
Sports Mole has 35 articles about Rio Mavuba. Articles 1 to 35:
Eden Hazard 'scored hat-trick hours after being drunk', claims former teammate
Rio Mavuba, a former teammate of Eden Hazard at Lille, claims that the Belgian had not slept and was drunk hours before scoring a hat-trick in his final game for the club.
Dec 29, 23:00
Result: Yassine Benzia goal keeps Lille above relegation zone with Saint-Etienne win
A second-half strike from Yassine Benzia gives Lille a 1-0 victory over Saint-Etienne in Ligue 1, to keep the 2011 champions above the relegation zone.
Dec 2, 21:54
Team News: Abdoul Razzagui Camara heads up Angers attack
Ligue 1 side Angers decide to lead with lone frontman Abdoul Razzagui Camara in attack as they welcome visiting side Lille in the top flight of French football.
Nov 28, 18:32
Preview: Lille vs. Paris Saint-Germain
Sports Mole looks ahead to Paris Saint-Germain's first Ligue 1 encounter of 2015-16 season away at Lille.
Aug 5, 12:51
Result: Lille thrash Metz on final day of Ligue 1
Lille thrash Metz 4-1 on the final day of the Ligue 1 season.
May 23, 21:56
Steve Mandanda 'number one target for Roma'
Marseille goalkeeper Steve Mandanda reportedly emerges as Roma's key transfer target this summer.
May 17, 13:35
Preview: Paris Saint-Germain vs. Lille
Sports Mole previews the Ligue 1 match between defending champions Paris Saint-Germain and in-form Lille.
Apr 23, 18:56
Team News: Divock Origi, Nolan Roux lead Lille line against Reims
Lille put their faith in a strike partnership of Divock Origi and Nolan Roux as they prepare to welcome Reims to the Stade Pierre-Mauroy in Ligue 1.
Apr 4, 18:12
Team News: Bastia put faith in lone striker Giovanni Sio ahead of Lille visit
Bastia decide to start Giovanni Sio as a lone striker as they welcome Lille to the Stade Armand Cesari in Ligue 1.
Feb 21, 18:30
Team News: Lucas Barrios and Kevin Berigaud resume partnership for Montpellier HSC
Montpellier HSC will look for goals from Lucas Barrios and Kevin Berigaud as they welcome Lille to the Stade de la Mosson in Ligue 1.
Feb 7, 18:32
Report: Younes Kaboul emerges as Roma transfer target
Younes Kaboul could be given an escape route from Tottenham Hotspur with Roma reportedly keen to sign the French defender.
Feb 2, 13:15
Rio Mavuba: 'Lille players must stick together despite rough patch'
Lille skipper Rio Mavuba tells his teammates to stick together despite the team currently going through a rough patch that sees them winless in eight games.
Nov 29, 21:35
Result: Lille fall to Guingamp defeat
Lille miss the chance to reach third in the table as Guingamp claim a 2-1 victory in Ligue 1.
Oct 18, 20:52
Rene Girard: 'Lille didn't want to spoil Paris Saint-Germain Christmas'
Rene Girard says that Lille were "remarkable" and could have beaten Paris Saint-Germain on Sunday.
Dec 23, 10:11
Result: Paris Saint-Germain held by Lille
Paris Saint-Germain come from a goal behind to earn a 2-2 draw with Lille in Ligue 1.
Dec 22, 21:59
Half-Time Report: Paris Saint-Germain and Lille tied at the break
Paris Saint-Germain and Lille are tied 1-1 at half time in the sides' Ligue 1 clash.
Dec 22, 20:55
Live Commentary: Paris Saint-Germain 2-2 Lille - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's commentary of Paris Saint-Germain's Ligue 1 game against Lille.
Dec 22, 19:30
Rio Mavuba: 'Ukraine playoff biggest of Didier Deschamps France reign'
Rio Mavuba says that France's recovery period will help them for their World Cup qualifying playoff against Ukraine.
Nov 12, 19:13
Lille coach Rene Girard hails goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama
Lille manager Rene Girard hails the performances of his goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama after his side find themselves second in Ligue 1.
Nov 5, 20:02
Rio Mavuba: 'Lille have Jesus in goal'
Rio Mavuba compares Vincent Enyeama to Jesus following Lille's win over AS Monaco.
Nov 5, 10:57
Result: Nolan Roux brace fires Lille second
Nolan Roux scores twice to help Lille beat AS Monaco 2-0 to go second in Ligue 1.
Nov 3, 22:11
Team News: Claudio Ranieri brings nine players back
Claudio Ranieri recalls nine of his first-team regulars for Monaco's clash with Lille.
Nov 3, 19:18
Rio Mavuba welcomes Premier League link
Lille captain Rio Mavuba reveals that he would like to play abroad again before his career ends, with his preference for a move to London.
Oct 8, 21:22
Live Commentary: Lille 3-0 Reims - as it happened
Sports Mole's live text commentary of a Salomon Kalou-inspired victory for Lille at home to Reims.
May 10, 19:00
Rio Mavuba could leave Lille in summer
Rio Mavuba admits that he could look to leave Lille in the summer.
May 2, 16:32
Result: Valencia secure 1-0 win over Lille
Oliveira Jonas secures a win for Valencia with a first-half penalty at Lille.
Dec 5, 21:51
Preview: Lille vs. Bayern Munich
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Champions League clash between Lille and Bayern Munich in France.
Oct 22, 13:20
Rio Mavuba on comeback trail
Lille midfielder Rio Mavuba says that surgery on his left knee went well.
Oct 11, 16:29
Rio Mavuba not thinking of France captaincy
Rio Mavuba rejects the idea that he fosters the ambition to become the captain of the France national team.
Sep 8, 21:01
Result: Dijon 0-2 Lille
Rio Mavuba and Eden Hazard keep Lille's title hopes alive with a 2-0 win at Dijon.
Apr 21, 20:27
Rio Mavuba: 'Eden Hazard is the best in France'
Lille skipper Rio Mavuba insists that Eden Hazard is the "best player" in Ligue 1.
Apr 3, 16:55
Lille yet to receive bids for Eden Hazard
Lille president Michel Seydoux reveals that the club have not received any offers for playmaker Eden Hazard.
Mar 23, 09:41
Eden Hazard urged to stay in France
Lille captain Rio Mavuba believes that Eden Hazard should snub the Premier League and stay in Ligue 1.
Mar 22, 14:05
Rio Mavuba: 'Joe Cole wants to stay with Lille'
Lille midfielder Rio Mavuba believes that Joe Cole wants to make his move to the French champions a permanent one.
Jan 17, 14:52
Karim Benzema, Eden Hazard handed French awards
Real Madrid's Karim Benzema and Lille's Eden Hazard are handed France Football awards.
Dec 13, 13:44
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