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Ex-Chelsea star Oscar retires after heart scare

Former Chelsea and Brazil playmaker Oscar has been forced to hang up his boots at the age of 34 following a frightening medical emergency. The midfielder, who was recently playing for his boyhood club Sao Paulo, confirmed the news after a serious heart scare left him fighting for his life during a routine training session.

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Ex-Chelsea & Inter star surprisingly sacked by Sao Paulo

Sao Paulo have announced the surprise departure of head coach Hernan Crespo. The former Chelsea and Inter striker leaves his post following a decisive meeting at the Barra Funda training centre on Monday, with the club hierarchy opting for a change despite a seemingly positive run of domestic results in the early stages of the new campaign.

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Oscar 'forced to RETIRE' after discovery of heart issue

Former Chelsea midfielder Oscar is reportedly set to retire after collapsing during a training-ground exercise test with Sao Paulo and later being diagnosed with vasovagal syncope, a condition affecting heart rate and blood pressure. The 34-year-old, who returned to his boyhood club last December, has now informed Sao Paulo of his intention to end his career following the frightening incident.

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Oscar discharged from hospital after discovering heart issue

Former Chelsea star and Brazilian midfielder Oscar has been discharged from the hospital after discovering a heart issue earlier this week. The 34-year-old had fallen ill during a bicycle test at his current club Sao Paulo, and since then, he has been diagnosed with vasovagal syncope, a condition where the blood pressure drops too low, causing people to faint.

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Ex-Chelsea star Oscar 'considers retirement' after health scare

Former Chelsea star Oscar is reportedly considering retirement after being hospitalised with a heart issue. The 34-year-old is said to have fallen ill during a bicycle test at current side São Paulo and since then, he has been diagnosed with vasovagal syncope, where the blood pressure drops too low, causing people to faint. Now, reports suggest the Brazilian is weighing up whether or not to end his career.

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Ex-Chelsea star Oscar rushed to hospital after heart scare

Former Chelsea and Brazil star Oscar has been rushed to hospital by ambulance after suffering a heart scare in training with current side Sao Paulo. According to ESPN, the 34-year-old felt dizzy and lost consciousness for several moments during a bicycle test at the club's training centre. Oscar is currently in the intensive care unit, where he is under observation and said to be in a stable condition.

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Mourinho hailed as 'motivator,' Ancelotti was 'like a father', says Crespo

Few strikers have bridged eras and philosophies quite like Hernan Crespo, the Argentine who thrived under football’s finest minds. From Carlo Ancelotti’s calm mentorship at Parma and AC Milan to Jose Mourinho’s fiery motivation at Chelsea and Inter, Crespo experienced both tenderness and tenacity in leadership. Now a coach himself, he blends these lessons and teachings with empathy, pushing with passion, and inspiring with precision.

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Man Utd outcast Antony rejects TWO transfer offers

Manchester United outcast Antony has rejected transfer offers from Botafogo and his boyhood club, Sao Paulo. The winger has been linked with a move away from Old Trafford this summer after falling out of favour with Ruben Amorim. Antony spent the second half of the 2024-25 campaign on loan at Real Betis, where he impressed by scoring nine goals.

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