He Brazilian soccer says goodbye to a great: Oscar. The talented midfielder decided to close his professional career. The determination is occurs after going through a serious cardiac scare while training with the Saint Paul.
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Why is Oscar retiring?
The episode occurred last month. Oscar fainted on the club grounds. He was immediately treated urgently and taken to the Albert Einstein Israelite Hospital. There he remained under observation before receiving medical discharge. At that moment he stated that he would not risk his physical integrity.
As the days go by, medical reports confirmed the diagnosis. The incident corresponded to vasovagal syncope. This is a reaction of the body that causes a sudden drop in blood pressure and heart rate.
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It is mechanism causes insufficient blood flow to the brain. The result is a momentary loss of consciousness. The event ignited alarms about the state of health of the footballer.
Despite the power of the frame, The doctors clarified something important. Vasovagal syncope did not carry a fatal risk. However, they stressed the obligation to carry out regular controls. This would help avoid new and possible complications..
This was Oscar’s decision
The decision to leave professional sports was not only medical. According to local media, the family of the hitch also influenced. His concern was determining factor for the player to hang up his boots.
Since his return to First in Brazil in January 2025the midfielder had important minutes. Oscar played 21 games, in which he scored two goals and gave five assists. He arrived at San Pablo free, from Shanghai Port.
The midfielder leaves a mark on the national team. Juice 48 games with Brazil, scored 12 goals and assisted 15 times. He is remembered for being the author of Verdeamarela’s only goal in the fateful 7-1 defeat against Germany in the 2014 World Cup.
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