"I wanted to do more for Sao Paulo, I wanted to play more. I think I had both the footballing ability and the age to play more, but unfortunately this happened."
"Now I'm going to retire and continue supporting Sao Paulo, continuing my life as a fan. I'm ending my career here at Sao Paulo, a career that has taken me to many places, practically all over the world."
"I'd like to thank everyone for their constant support, all the Sao Paulo fans who have backed me since my return and during this difficult time I'm going through."
Oscar, the former Chelsea and Brazil midfielder, has retired at 34 after being diagnosed with a heart condition. He experienced vasovagal syncope during physical testing at Sao Paulo's training center. Following this diagnosis, he canceled his contract with Sao Paulo, which had two years remaining. Oscar expressed his desire to contribute more to the team and thanked fans for their support during this challenging time. He had a successful career, winning titles in England and China before returning to Sao Paulo.
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