Former Everton footballer Diniyar Bilyaletdinov has been called up to fight for the Russian army in Ukraine, according to reports.
The former midfielder, who is currently coaching Rodina Moscow II in Russia’s Second League, was summoned to serve according to his father - who questioned inconsistencies in the partial mobilisation from president Vladimir Putin.
The dictator last week announced plans to mobilise 300,000 men up to 35 years old amid losing battles on the frontline, which should have ruled the 37-year-old Bilyaletdinov out.
