Former Chelsea and Brazil midfielder Oscar has retired at 34 following a serious cardiac incident during training with Sao Paulo on Saturday.
Oscar was diagnosed with vasovagal syncope, a condition causing a sudden drop in heart rate and blood pressure after collapsing during a training session with his current club, São Paulo, in November 2025.
Speaking with the club’s website, Oscar noted that his heart stopped for approximately two and a half minutes during the incident, requiring CPR.
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“My heart stopped for two minutes, two and a half minutes.
“I took the test, ended up fainting, my blood pressure kept dropping, and my heart was stopping. They performed cardiac massage. I only remember fainting.”
“It’s difficult because I wanted to do more for Sao Paulo; I wanted to play more.
“I had the football in me and the right age, and I could have kept going, but unfortunately, this happened. Now I will retire and continue as a supporter. I’ll move on with my life as a fan.”
