São Paulo’s main reinforcement for the 2025 season, Oscar made his debut for the São Paulo team this Wednesday (15) against Cruzeiro, in a match valid for the FC Series, at the Inter&Co Stadium, in Orlando, in the United States. The teams tied 1-1.
Back after 14 years, the midfielder replaced Lucas Moura at halftime after Zubeldía made 11 changes to the squad. Playing in the second half, the player was involved, providing good passes.
The number 8 received a yellow card 20 minutes into the second half after a foul on Wallace.
“I’m happy to debut, I was able to make some plays, create some plays. It’s just the beginning, the first friendly of the season. Also getting to know our own players more. I’m happy for my debut”, commented Oscar.
“It was a mix of what we trained during the week. Physically our team is fine, but Cruzeiro’s team keeps the ball a lot. But our team reacted well, we lost at the beginning, we created a lot of plays, we could have turned things around in the second half. For the start of the season, it was excellent”, said the midfielder.
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Inter&Co Stadium, stage of the duel between Cruzeiro and São Paulo • Gustavo Aleixo/Cruzeiro
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Cruzeiro and São Paulo face each other at Inter&Co Stadium • Gustavo Aleixo/Cruzeiro
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Pedrinho, president of Cruzeiro, and Julio Casares, president of São Paulo, before the match • Gustavo Aleixo/Cruzeiro
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Gabigol arriving for the match at Inter&Co Stadium • Disclosure/FC Series
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São Paulo athletes arriving for the match at Inter&Co Stadium • Rubens Chiri/São Paulo
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Dudu arriving for the match at Inter&Co Stadium • Gustavo Aleixo/Cruzeiro
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São Paulo athletes arriving for the match at Inter&Co Stadium • Disclosure/FC Series
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Cruzeiro athletes arriving for the match at Inter&Co Stadium • Gustavo Aleixo/Cruzeiro
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Oscar before the match at Inter&Co Stadium • Rubens Chiri/São Paulo
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Matheus Pereira celebrates goal with Gabigol • Reproduction/CNN Sports
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Matheus Pereira celebrates goal for Cruzeiro against São Paulo • Gustavo Aleixo/Cruzeiro
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Matheus Pereira celebrates goal for Cruzeiro against São Paulo • Gustavo Aleixo/Cruzeiro
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Cruzeiro players celebrate goal in the FC Series • Gustavo Aleixo/Cruzeiro
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Matheus Pereira celebrates goal for Cruzeiro against São Paulo • Gustavo Aleixo/Cruzeiro
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Cruzeiro and São Paulo face each other in the FC Series
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Cruzeiro and São Paulo face each other in the FC Series • Gustavo Aleixo/Cruzeiro
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Cruzeiro and São Paulo face each other in the FC Series • Gustavo Aleixo/Cruzeiro
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Luciano celebrates an equalizer against Cruzeiro in the FC Series • Disclosure/IgorCoelhoF5/FC Series
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Luciano celebrates an equalizer against Cruzeiro in the FC Series • Disclosure/IgorCoelhoF5/FC Series
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Luciano celebrates an equalizer against Cruzeiro in the FC Series • Disclosure/IgorCoelhoF5/FC Series
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Luciano celebrates an equalizer against Cruzeiro in the FC Series • Disclosure/IgorCoelhoF5/FC Series
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Matheus Pereira was chosen as the star of the game • Disclosure/FC Series
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Cruzeiro and São Paulo face each other in the FC Series • Rubens Chiri/São Paulo FC
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Cruzeiro and São Paulo face each other in the FC Series • Rubens Chiri/São Paulo FC
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Cruzeiro and São Paulo face each other in the FC Series • Rubens Chiri/São Paulo FC
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Cruzeiro and São Paulo face each other in the FC Series • Rubens Chiri/São Paulo FC
Football on CNN
A, pre-season tournament held in Florida, United States, between January 15th and 25th.
In addition to Cruzeiro and São Paulo, the CNN Esportes YouTube channel will also broadcast (Saturday, 18th) and Orlando City x Atlético-MG (Saturday, 25th).
FC Series
The FC Series, created in 2015, incorporated the former Florida Cup, which offered a pre-season for football clubs in the North American state combined with a diverse range of entertainment for local audiences and visitors.
The event features pre-season friendlies and integration activities between players, fans and partners.
Over the course of a decade, the initiative expanded its scope and format, including a diversity of cultural and leisure activities.
