São Paulo FC of the Brazilian Serie A issued an official notice stating that 34-year-old Oscar showed signs of cardiac abnormalities during a medical examination today. He was subsequently admitted to the hospital and is currently in stable condition.
Below is the official announcement from São Paulo FC:During the medical examination conducted at SuperCT on the morning of Tuesday (the 11th) as part of the pre-season preparations for the 2026 season, player Oscar presented cardiac abnormalities. The club’s medical professionals and the on-site medical team from Albert Einstein Israelite Hospital immediately provided treatment. Subsequently, the player was admitted to the hospital and is currently clinically stable, undergoing further examinations to confirm the diagnosis.
In accordance with usual practice and out of respect for the player’s privacy, the club will release follow-up information in a timely manner based on the latest developments after consultations between the medical team and Oscar himself.
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The 34-year-old Oscar has played for Internacional, Chelsea and Shanghai Port during his career. After the end of last season’s Chinese Super League, he returned to Brazil as a free agent and joined São Paulo FC.
