Former Brazil midfielder Oscar retires aged 34 with cardiac problems

• São Paulo player spent days in hospital after fainting

• Oscar won two league titles in five years at Chelsea

The former Brazil international Oscar has been forced to retire at the age of 34 with cardiac problems, São Paulo confirmed on Saturday.

The attacking midfielder spent five days in hospital after fainting during a routine medical in November and has not played since. A vasovagal syncope, caused by a sudden drop in blood pressure, heart rate and cerebral blood flow was observed, forcing Oscar to call time on his career. He had a contract that was due to expire in 2027.