Sudden Collapse During Team Test
Brazilian midfielder Oscar has been forced to retire from professional football after suffering serious heart complications during a physical test with São Paulo FC. On November 11, during routine preseason fitness testing at the Barra Funda training center, Oscar suddenly collapsed while riding a leg power bike.
He was immediately rushed to Albert Einstein Hospital and placed in intensive care. Doctors later confirmed that Oscar had suffered from structural and functional heart abnormalities — a potentially life-threatening condition.
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Long-Term Heart Issues Revealed
Medical reports indicate that Oscar’s heart problems had been monitored for several months prior to the incident. The midfielder underwent cardiac catheterization and an MRI scan to assess the severity of his condition. Doctors have not yet confirmed when he will be discharged, and due to privacy concerns, details will only be released with his consent.
Oscar reportedly told close friends earlier that if he ever felt unwell during a match again, he would retire immediately. Unfortunately, this time, the situation has left him with no choice but to hang up his boots for good.
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From Shanghai Glory to Heartbreak in São Paulo
Oscar, who played eight successful seasons with Shanghai Port from 2017 to 2024, returned to his boyhood club São Paulo in early 2025. This season, he made 21 appearances, scoring 2 goals and providing 5 assists before his latest health scare.
Despite recovering from previous injuries — including spinal fractures and calf issues — Oscar’s heart condition has now ended his career. Sources close to him confirm that he will retire permanently to focus on recovery and family life.
For fans who have followed Oscar’s remarkable journey from Chelsea to China and back to Brazil, his story is a reminder of football’s human side.
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