"Oscar, 34, remains in the hospital in Brazil under observation after suffering abnormal cardiac reactions during a routine preseason medical checkup with his club São Paulo on Tuesday. The Brazilian midfielder temporarily lost consciousness and sources told ESPN that the episode has caused great concern for Oscar and his family, who do not want the player to return to the pitch. The source said that Oscar doesn't need to continue playing for financial reasons after 13 years competing in Europe and China."
"At the moment, the Brazilian club is only concerned about the player's well-being and not about the potential savings for the club in case of a possible contract termination. Oscar returned to his boyhood club São Paulo in December 2024 after eight years playing in China. Editor's Picks He is a very popular player at São Paulo, and fans have rallied around him since the episode. São Paulo president Julio Casares visited Oscar in the hospital on Wednesday."
Oscar, 34, is hospitalized in Brazil after experiencing abnormal cardiac reactions during a routine preseason medical checkup with São Paulo, temporarily losing consciousness. The episode has caused great concern for Oscar and his family, who do not want him to return to professional football. Oscar does not need to continue playing for financial reasons after 13 years competing in Europe and China, and his wife is expecting their third child. São Paulo are focused on the player's well-being and are not considering terminating his contract, which runs until December 2027. Fans and club president Julio Casares have visited and supported him, and Shanghai Port has offered treatment assistance if required.
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