Former Chelsea Star Released From Hospital After Heart Scare
Sao paulo, Brazil. Former Chelsea midfielder Oscar has been released from the hospital five days after being admitted with a heart-related issue.
His current club, Sao Paulo, said in a statement that the 34-year-old was discharged on Sunday after undergoing extensive tests, which showed he had experienced “an episode of vasovagal syncope,” a common cause of fainting triggered by a sudden drop in blood pressure or heart rate.
“Stable and clinically well throughout his hospital stay, the athlete will now follow a medical program of rest for the next few days,” the club said.
Oscar was taken by ambulance to Albert Einstein Hospital on Tuesday after collapsing during pre-season testing. He was reportedly unconscious for about two minutes, and the club said at the time that he had “presented a complication with cardiac changes.”
Oscar is under contract with Sao Paulo until 2027. He returned to his boyhood club on a free transfer last December after a long stint in China.
He won a Europa League title and two Premier League trophies with Chelsea, which he joined in 2012. Oscar moved to Shanghai SIPG midway through Chelsea’s 2016–17 season for a reported $73 million fee, winning three Chinese Super League titles and becoming a fan favorite in Asia.
Oscar also represented Brazil at the 2014 World Cup, scoring his team’s lone goal in its 7–1 semifinal defeat to eventual champions Germany.
The Latest
Five Dead, 227 Rescued After Ferry Fire Off Madura
At least 227 people have been rescued and five have died after a ferry caught fire off Madura, rescuers say.AI’s Thirst for Water to Soar 129%, UN Warns
As many as 40% of the data centers in the world are in high-water stress areas, UN envoy Retno Marsudi says.Philippines Eyes ASEAN Halal Standards
The Philippines is eyeing a halal recognition deal with Indonesia as it seeks regional standards for Sharia-compliant goods.Ferry Carrying 250 People Catches Fire Off Madura, Rescue Underway
A rescue operation is underway after a ferry carrying about 250 people caught fire off Madura, East Java.New BGN Chief Faces Fresh Mass Food Poisoning Case Nine Days Into Role
More than 700 students and teachers fell ill in the latest food poisoning case linked to Indonesia's free meals program.Most Popular
