Oscar Retires at 34 After Life-Threatening Cardiac Episode
Former Brazil and Chelsea midfielder Oscar has retired at 34 after suffering a serious cardiac arrest during a training session with São Paulo in November 2025. Medical tests revealed he has vasovagal syncope, a condition that causes sudden drops in heart rate and blood pressure. His heart stopped for about two and a half minutes, and he required CPR on the pitch. In a statement to the club’s media team, Oscar confirmed the diagnosis. He said that stepping away from football is the only safe path to protect his health and wellbeing.
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