Florian Thauvin
Florian Thauvin bullish over Lille exit
Marseille's new midfielder Florian Thauvin refuses to explain why he decided to force through a summer switch from Lille.
Sep 13, 16:21
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Marseille considered late Romelu Lukaku bid
Marseille reveal that they considered a deadline-day loan bid for Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku.
Sep 6, 14:16
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Elie Baup happy with "balanced" Marseille squad
Elie Baup says that he is happy with the balance of his Marseille side following a busy transfer window.
Sep 5, 11:01
![Bastia's Florian Thauvin in action against PSG on February 8, 2013 Bastia's Florian Thauvin in action against PSG on February 8, 2013](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Florian Thauvin happy to join "favourite club" Marseille
Florian Thauvin says that he wants to achieve personal goals after joining his "favourite club" Marseille.
Sep 3, 20:12
![Bastia's Florian Thauvin in action against PSG on February 8, 2013 Bastia's Florian Thauvin in action against PSG on February 8, 2013](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Marseille delighted with Florian Thauvin capture
Marseille reveal their joy at signing Florian Thauvin from Lille on deadline day.
Sep 3, 20:00
![Bastia's Florian Thauvin in action against PSG on February 8, 2013 Bastia's Florian Thauvin in action against PSG on February 8, 2013](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Lille: 'Florian Thauvin going nowhere'
Lille deny the possibility that Florin Thauvin could leave the club this summer.
Aug 27, 12:34
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Newcastle United told £8m for Florian Thauvin?
Lille reportedly tell Newcastle United that Florian Thauvin will cost £8m.
Aug 19, 04:46
![France's Florian Thauvin celebrates scoring during the Under-20 World Cup semi final match against Ghana on July 10, 2013 France's Florian Thauvin celebrates scoring during the Under-20 World Cup semi final match against Ghana on July 10, 2013](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Lille won't sell starlet Florian Thauvin
Michel Seydoux says that Lille will not sell Florian Thauvin this summer.
Aug 5, 07:12
![France's Florian Thauvin celebrates scoring during the Under-20 World Cup semi final match against Ghana on July 10, 2013 France's Florian Thauvin celebrates scoring during the Under-20 World Cup semi final match against Ghana on July 10, 2013](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Live Commentary: France 0-0 Uruguay: France win 4-1 on penalties - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's coverage of the Under-20 World Cup final between France and Uruguay.
Jul 13, 18:15
![France's Florian Thauvin celebrates scoring during the Under-20 World Cup semi final match against Ghana on July 10, 2013 France's Florian Thauvin celebrates scoring during the Under-20 World Cup semi final match against Ghana on July 10, 2013](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
France into Under-20 World Cup final
Two goals from Florian Thauvin give France a 2-1 win over Ghana in the semi-finals of the Under-20 World Cup.
Jul 10, 17:57
![Ghana's Ebenezer Assifuah celebrates scoring during the Under-20 World Cup quarter final soccer match between Ghana and Chile on July 7, 2013 Ghana's Ebenezer Assifuah celebrates scoring during the Under-20 World Cup quarter final soccer match between Ghana and Chile on July 7, 2013](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Live Commentary: France 2-1 Ghana - as it happened
Sports Mole brings you live coverage of the Under-20 World Cup semi-final between France and Ghana.
Jul 10, 15:30
![France players react after Kurt Zouma scored their fourth goal during the Under-20 World Cup quarterfinals match between France and Uzbekistan on July 6, 2013 France players react after Kurt Zouma scored their fourth goal during the Under-20 World Cup quarterfinals match between France and Uzbekistan on July 6, 2013](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
France cruise into Under-20 World Cup semi-finals
France ease into the semi-finals of the Under-20 World Cup in Turkey with a comfortable 4-0 win against Uzbekistan.
Jul 6, 17:52
![France's Geoffrey Kondogbia is congratulated by team mate Yaya Sanogo against Ghana during the Under-20 World Cup on June 21, 2013 France's Geoffrey Kondogbia is congratulated by team mate Yaya Sanogo against Ghana during the Under-20 World Cup on June 21, 2013](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Live Commentary: France 4-0 Uzbekistan - as it happened
Sports Mole's live coverage of the Under-20 World Cup quarter-final between France and Uzbekistan that the former win with ease.
Jul 6, 15:30
![Spain's Jese celebrates scoring against Ghana during the Under 20 World Cup on June 24, 2013 Spain's Jese celebrates scoring against Ghana during the Under 20 World Cup on June 24, 2013](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Spain ease past France
Spain have beaten France 2-1 in their final group game at the Under-20 World Cup.
Jun 27, 19:54
![France's Geoffrey Kondogbia is congratulated by team mate Yaya Sanogo against Ghana during the Under-20 World Cup on June 21, 2013 France's Geoffrey Kondogbia is congratulated by team mate Yaya Sanogo against Ghana during the Under-20 World Cup on June 21, 2013](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
France begin U20 World Cup with victory over Ghana
France begin their Under-20 World Cup campaign with a 3-1 win over Ghana in Istanbul.
Jun 21, 18:02
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Bastia too strong for Montpellier
A brace from Anthony Modeste helps Bastia beat Montpelier 3-1 at home in Ligue 1.
May 11, 20:58
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Andre-Pierre Gignac brace seals win for Marseille
Andre-Pierre Gignac scores twice for Marseille as they beat Bastia 2-1 in Ligue 1 this afternoon.
May 4, 17:54
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Team News: Anthony Modeste starts for Bastia
Bastia deploy a one-man striker system against Lorient, who will have two up front in this evening's Ligue 1 clash.
Apr 13, 18:22
![Bastia's Florian Thauvin in action against PSG on February 8, 2013 Bastia's Florian Thauvin in action against PSG on February 8, 2013](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Bastia hammer 10-man Brest
Florian Thauvin scores twice for Bastia as they get the better of 10-man Brest 4-0 at home in Ligue 1.
Apr 6, 20:52
![Bastia's Florian Thauvin in action against PSG on February 8, 2013 Bastia's Florian Thauvin in action against PSG on February 8, 2013](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Bastia win seven-goal thriller against Valenciennes
Florian Thauvin scores twice in the final 10 minutes to lead Bastia to a 4-3 away victory over Valenciennes.
Mar 30, 20:55
![Bastia's Florian Thauvin in action against PSG on February 8, 2013 Bastia's Florian Thauvin in action against PSG on February 8, 2013](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Lyon go down at Bastia
Florian Thauvin scores twice for Bastia as they get the better of Lyon 4-1 at home in Ligue 1.
Mar 16, 17:53
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Five see red as Bastia win fierce Corsican derby
Toifilou Maoulida's second-half goal proves enough for Bastia to beat Ajaccio at home in a Ligue 1 game that had five players sent off.
Mar 2, 21:57
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Florian Thauvin joined Lille to play football
Florian Thauvin admits that he joined Lille over Arsenal and Newcastle United in order to play first-team football.
Feb 19, 15:13
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Nice carve out away win
Neal Maupay's goal on the hour mark helps Nice defeat Bastia 1-0 away to move up to fourth in Ligue 1.
Feb 16, 21:27
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Match Analysis: Paris Saint-Germain 3-1 Bastia
Sports Mole takes a closer look at Paris Saint-Germain's 3-1 victory over Bastia this evening.
Feb 8, 21:48
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Bastia, Evian draw a blank
Bastia and Evian Thonon Gaillard draw goalless as both sides continue to hover above the relegation zone in Ligue 1.
Feb 2, 21:41
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Arsenal and Newcastle United target joins Lille
Bastia winger Florian Thauvin has joined Lille, despite interest from Arsenal and Newcastle United.
Jan 30, 08:01
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Newcastle United's Florian Thauvin bid rejected
Bastia chairman Pierre-Marie Geronimi reveals that he has rejected a bid from Newcastle United for Florian Thauvin.
Jan 26, 22:04
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Arsenal target Florian Thauvin denied move
Bastia deny that they are in talks with Arsenal over the transfer of Florian Thauvin.
Jan 21, 08:33
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Bastia down Reims
Gaetan Courtet's second-half goal proves to be a mere consolation as Reims go down 2-1 to Bastia at home in Ligue 1.
Jan 13, 14:51
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Team News: Three up top for Nancy
Nancy and Bastia name attacking lineups for their Ligue 1 clash.
Dec 22, 18:57
![Montpellier's Younes Belhanda on November 21, 2012 Montpellier's Younes Belhanda on November 21, 2012](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Montpellier hammer Bastia
Montpellier comfortably beat Bastia 4-0 in Ligue 1.
Dec 15, 20:53
![Montpellier's Younes Belhanda on November 21, 2012 Montpellier's Younes Belhanda on November 21, 2012](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Team News: John Utaka, Emanuel Herrera start for Montpellier HSC
Bastia hand a start to Joseph Barbato, who replaces Wahbi Khazri for the visit to Montpellier.
Dec 15, 18:25
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Ten-man Bastia edge out Lorient
Bastia take a 2-1 win over Lorient, despite Anthony Modeste's early red card.
Nov 24, 21:01
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Florian Thauvin scores twice in Bastia win
Florian Thauvin scores twice for Bastia at home as they register a comfortable 3-1 win against Bordeaux in Ligue 1.
Oct 28, 17:59
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Bastia 0-3 Saint-Etienne
Saint-Etienne display superior finishing to record an emphatic victory over Bastia at Stade Armand-Cesari-Furiani.
Sep 1, 21:25
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Bastia 2-1 Reims
Anthony Modeste and Ilan find the net as Bastia come from behind to claim a last-minute win against nine-man Reims at Stade Armand Cesari.
Aug 18, 21:06