US EditionBrazilian Oscar Retires at 34 with Cardiac Issues
- On Saturday, former Brazil international Oscar announced his retirement from football at age 34, with Sao Paulo confirming the decision stems from cardiac issues.
- Oscar collapsed at Sao Paulo's training ground during a routine medical, suffering a fainting episode where his heart stopped for two and a half minutes, requiring CPR.
- Medical findings revealed vasovagal syncope, a sudden drop in blood pressure and heart rate, which forced Oscar to end his playing career despite his desire to continue.
- Oscar won two Premier League titles and the Europa League with Chelsea; he waived his contract set to run until Dec 2027 to amicably end his ties to Sao Paulo.
- Ending his career at his boyhood club Sao Paulo, Oscar stated, "I'll continue my life as a fan now," after expressing frustration over the sudden conclusion.
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At the age of 34, football pro Oscar forced him to finish his career. A neurocardiogenic syncope was diagnosed with the former team player in Brazil.The heart disease is signaled by sudden drop in blood pressure and heart rate, which can lead to fainting.So Oscar had already been admitted to the hospital last November, and now the offensive professional drew a line.With the move to China, it was stillOscar considered one of the most talented pla…
At Germany's 7:1 World Cup 2014 he scored the only goal for Brazil. Now Oscar has to finish his football career prematurely for health reasons.
Former Chelsea midfielder Oscar has retired from football at the age of 34 due to chronic heart problems, his current club Sao Paulo announced on Saturday, the British news agency Reuters reported.
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