The Premier League is by far the best football league in the world. So many stars come and go every year. Some of them leave their mark on the league’s storied history.
However, one former Premier League star made headlines for an unfortunate incident. The ex-Chelsea player lost consciousness during training.
Yes, former Brazil midfielder Oscar has been rushed to the hospital after collapsing during training with Sao Paulo.
The 34-year-old reportedly lost consciousness for several moments following a sudden heart scare during a fitness session at the club’s Barra Funda training centre.
According to ESPN Brasil, Oscar was taking part in a bicycle test when he began feeling dizzy and fainted.
Medical staff reacted immediately, treating him on-site before an ambulance transported him to the hospital for emergency evaluation.
Furthermore, club sources confirmed that initial examinations revealed cardiac changes, prompting further tests, including an MRI scan.
The midfielder was admitted to the intensive care unit, where he remains under close observation.
Doctors have since described his condition as stable, but serious concerns remain about his long-term playing future.
Oscar first rose to prominence at Sao Paulo, where his career began before earning a move to Chelsea in 2012.
During his five years at Stamford Bridge, he became a fan favourite, winning the Premier League, Europa League, and League Cup.
However, in a move that shocked fans worldwide, he left Chelsea at just 25 years old for a record-breaking transfer to Shanghai SIPG in January 2017.
The deal made him one of the highest-paid players in the world at the time.
Moreover, after several successful years in China, Oscar returned to his boyhood club Sao Paulo in 2025, where he had been rebuilding his career.
Also, reports suggest that those close to the player believe his family will likely prevent him from returning to professional football after this incident.
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