São Paulo

São Paulo

2nd in Brazilian Serie A
Ex-Chelsea, Brazil star Oscar retires after heart issue Ex-Chelsea, Brazil star Oscar retires after heart issue

Former Chelsea and Brazil midfielder Oscar has retired from soccer five months after being admitted to the hospital with a heart issue, Brazilian club São Paulo said on Saturday.

Ex-Chelsea star Oscar nearing São Paulo exit after cardiac problems Ex-Chelsea star Oscar nearing São Paulo exit after cardiac problems

Sao Paulo are hoping to soon reach an amicable agreement to terminate the contract of Brazilian midfielder Oscar.

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Ex-Chelsea star Oscar may retire after heart issue - sources Ex-Chelsea star Oscar may retire after heart issue - sources

Former Chelsea midfielder Oscar is considering retirement from professional football after a health scare, sources have told ESPN Brasil.

Marcotti: Thankfully Oscar's heart condition has been dealt with Marcotti: Thankfully Oscar's heart condition has been dealt with

Gab Marcotti reflects on Oscar's career now the Brazilian is set to retire due to a heart condition.

Ex-Chelsea midfielder Oscar in hospital after abnormal fitness test Ex-Chelsea midfielder Oscar in hospital after abnormal fitness test

Former Chelsea midfielder Oscar is in hospital after a fitness test revealed abnormal cardiac results, his current club São Paulo announced.

Flamengo, Liga de Quito advance to Copa Libertadores semifinals Flamengo, Liga de Quito advance to Copa Libertadores semifinals

Flamengo and Liga de Quito secured a spot in the Copa Libertadores semifinals on Thursday, joining Racing Club and Palmeiras in the tournament's final four.

South America's top 10 players looking for moves in January South America's top 10 players looking for moves in January

With the summer transfer window now closed, ESPN looks ahead to January and which South Americans will be in high demand by top clubs.

Nacional's Izquierdo hospitalized after collapsing during Libertadores match Nacional's Izquierdo hospitalized after collapsing during Libertadores match

Nacional defender Juan Izquierdo was rushed to the hospital after collapsing on the pitch due to an irregular heartbeat during the second leg of the Copa Libertadores round of 16 match against São Paulo on Thursday.

James Rodríguez could return to Madrid, with Vallecano - sources James Rodríguez could return to Madrid, with Vallecano - sources

James Rodríguez could be set for a return to Madrid, with Rayo Vallecano eager to sign the free-agent Colombia midfielder, sources told ESPN.

What's behind Colombia's 'great moment' in the Copa América What's behind Colombia's 'great moment' in the Copa América

Herc Gomez explains Colombia's latest form after their 3-0 win over Costa Rica in the Copa América.

Brazil Serie A Table

# TEAM GP GD PTS
1 Palmeiras 10 +11 25
2 São Paulo 10 +8 20
3 Fluminense 10 +6 20
4 Flamengo 9 +7 17
5 Bahia 9 +4 17
6 Athletico Paranae.. 10 +2 16
7 Coritiba 10 +1 15
8 Atlético-MG 10 +2 14
9 Red Bull Braganti.. 10 0 14
10 Botafogo 9 -3 12
11 Grêmio 10 0 12
12 Vasco da Gama 10 -1 12
13 Internacional 10 -1 12
14 Vitória 9 -5 11
15 Santos 10 -3 10
16 Corinthians 10 -3 10
17 Chapecoense 9 -6 8
18 Remo 10 -7 7
19 Cruzeiro 10 -8 7
20 Mirassol 9 -4 6
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Team Leaders

Top Scorers

# Player Goals M A
9 Jonathan Calle.. 6 10 0
11 Ferreira 3 7 0
10 Luciano 2 9 1

Top Assists

# Player Assists M G
8 Marcos Antonio 2 10 0
16 Damián Bobadil.. 1 9 0
10 Luciano 1 9 2