Oscar discharged from hospital after heart issue

Former Chelsea and Brazil midfielder Oscar has been discharged from hospital after being admitted last week with a heart issue.

The 34-year-old became unwell while undergoing physical testing before the new season at Brazilian side Sao Paulo’s training centre on Tuesday.

Sao Paulo said in a statement Oscar left Einstein Hospital Israelita on Sunday and was “stable and clinically well” throughout his stay.

Vasovagal syncope is a common type of fainting caused by a sudden drop in blood pressure and heart rate.

The club said Oscar “will now follow a medical rest programme for the next few days”.