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

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

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

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.

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

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

Once the golden boy of world football, Colombia's James Rodríguez has struggled in his club career as this Copa América offers a chance at redemption.

The Ecuador Football Federation (FEF) on Monday condemned the behaviour of several of its players, including Chelsea-bound teenager Kendry Páez, for going to a strip club during the international break.