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São Paulo’s Oscar Hospitalized After Cardiac Irregularities Detected in Preseason Exam

The 34-year-old remains stable under observation during further hospital evaluation.

Overview

  • Club officials said cardiac alterations were found during routine testing at the SuperCT on November 11, prompting immediate transfer to Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein.
  • São Paulo stated the midfielder is clinically stable and under observation, with complementary exams underway to clarify the diagnosis.
  • Local reports say the issue surfaced during a bicycle ergometer test and that the player briefly lost consciousness before receiving on-site care.
  • Multiple outlets report he is weighing retirement and a possible amicable contract rescission, with any decision pending medical conclusions.
  • In August similar cardiac findings were noted during checks related to a vertebral fracture, and this season he has been limited by several injuries; he is under contract through 2027.