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Nelson Enrique Rivas López (born 25 March 1983) is a Colombian former professional Football player who played as a defender.
Rivas was bought in July 2007 by Internazionale for €5 millionFC Internazionale Milano 2007–08 bilancio, Require purchase in CCIAA and signed a contract until 30 June 2011. The transfer fee actually paid via FC Locarno in order to redistributed to investor. He made his debut in a Champions League game Fenerbahçe-Inter (1-0). On 23 September 2007 it was reported in Italy that Rivas had collapsed at the Saturday training session the previous day. He went to further examinations throughout the week after the incident. On 4 October 2008 he injured his knee in the Serie A game against Bologna. Rivas Requires Surgery While with Inter he became a Serie A champion, having won it in the 2007–2008 season and 2008-2009.
He was loaned to A.S. Livorno Calcio during the 2009–2010 season where he played a total of 16 games, scoring two goals.
On 31 August 2011 the Colombian stopper became a free agent after his contract at Inter was rescinded by mutual consent.[3]
On 2 October 2011 Nelson Rivas signed with Montreal Impact of Major League Soccer.
On 4 August 2012, at the 67th minute during a match between Montreal vs Philadelphia, Rivas was thrown to the ground by Antoine Hoppenot, prompting Rivas to headbutt Hoppenot. A dispute between the two teams followed, with both Rivas and Philadelphia's Jack McInerney being sent off with red cards. Upon league review, Rivas received a three-game suspension.
Inter
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Deportes Tolima
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