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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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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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