Oscar
December 2025

Oscar plans to retire after collapsing on an exercise bike at Sao Paulo training, with tests revealing vasovagal syncope that affects heart rate and blood pressure, bringing a sudden end to a career that spanned Brazil, Chelsea and a lucrative spell in China. The 34 year old was taken to ICU after the collapse and had already endured a fractured vertebra and earlier cardiac concerns. Medical advice and long term risk have convinced him to prioritise health, informing Sao Paulo of his wish to stop and reassuring fans via social media.