Former Everton ace and ex-Russia worldwide Diniyar Bilyaletdinov has been known as up by Vladimir Putin to struggle within the battle in opposition to Ukraine.
The 37-year-old made 77 appearances in two and a half years at Goodison Park, and in addition represented the likes of Spartak Moscow and Lokomotiv Moscow, in addition to profitable over 40 caps for the Russian nationwide group.
Now, nevertheless, Bilyaletdinov is one in all an additional 300,000 troops being summoned by Putin for his invasion of Ukraine, in keeping with stories.
Bilyaletdinov’s dad, Rinat confirmed to sports activities.ru, that his son was one of many further males known as as much as struggle within the battle.
He mentioned: “Diniyar actually obtained a summons.
“It’s tough to speak about feelings, as a result of he didn’t serve, though he did army service, nevertheless it was particular, with a sports activities bias. It was 19 years in the past.
“That’s, sure, he took the oath, however served within the sports activities line. The regulation nonetheless says – to name folks as much as 35 years previous, and he’s 37, so there’s some form of inconsistency right here.
“Now he’ll discover out whether or not this agenda is right or whether or not it was despatched early. Something can occur.”
He added: “If there was a common mobilisation, then there isn’t any have to ask questions. Within the meantime, the president has established a partial one, every thing must be in keeping with the regulation.”
