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Mavuba Signs Four-Year Deal to Stay at Lille Lille midfielder Rio Mavuba has signed a new four-year contract with the Ligue 1 club, extending his stay until 2019. The 31-year-old France international, who has 17 caps, was out of contract this summer but opted to remain with LOSC, citing both sporting and personal reasons. “My […]
Europa League: Mavuba Admits Lille Are in a “Tough Spot” After Crushing Defeat to Everton LOSC Lille’s Europa League campaign suffered a major setback on Thursday night as they were comprehensively beaten 3-0 by Everton at Goodison Park. The result leaves Lille’s hopes of qualifying for the knockout rounds hanging by a thread, with only […]
Rio Mavuba Nears Return as Lille Battles Injury Woes Lille captain Rio Mavuba, sidelined since sustaining a left thigh injury during the 0-0 draw against Montpellier on September 21, is making progress in his recovery. The experienced midfielder is currently in the rehabilitation phase, working alongside Soualiho Meïté, who is also recovering. The LOSC squad […]
Lille Midfielder Rio Mavuba Targeted in Home Burglary Lille midfielder Rio Mavuba has become the latest victim of a high-profile burglary, after thieves broke into his home and stole two luxury vehicles in the early hours of Monday morning. According to local newspaper Nord-Éclair, the 30-year-old France international was not present at the time of […]
Lille’s Rio Mavuba Ruled Out for Up to Four Weeks with Hamstring Injury Lille midfielder Rio Mavuba is set for a spell on the sidelines after suffering a torn right hamstring during his side’s goalless draw against Montpellier on Sunday. The French international underwent medical examinations on Monday, which confirmed the extent of the injury. […]
Rio Mavuba Looks to Floria Gueï for Inspiration Ahead of Lille’s Trip to Porto Lille captain Rio Mavuba is calling on his team to channel the spirit of French sprinter Floria Gueï as they face a tough challenge in the second leg of their Champions League play-off against FC Porto. After suffering a 1-0 defeat […]
Rio Mavuba Ready for Tough Champions League Play-Off Clash Against FC Porto Just hours before Lille OSC’s crucial first leg in the Champions League play-offs against FC Porto, team captain Rio Mavuba spoke candidly to the press about the challenge ahead. Lille, having finished just outside the automatic Champions League qualification spots last season, face […]
