Former Premierliga star called by Vladimir Putin to fight for Russia

Putin tried to recruit 300,000 troops into his army, with the staff of Russia's national football team refusing to return home after their match in Kyrgyzstan, writes Periscope.

Bilyletdinov's father, Rinat, confirmed to the sport.ru, that Everton's former star was one of the people called to fight in the war.

He says the Russian National representative received a call from the military registration office.

“Diniyar really got a call”, he said initially.

It's hard talking about emotion, because it hasn't served, even though it's carried out military service, but it's been specific with sports prejudice, it's been 19 years ago.

“Dmth, he took the oath, but served on the sports line, the law still says to call people until 35 years old, and he's 37, so there's a kind of disagreement here.

“Now he will find out whether this agenda is correct or whether it was sent early. Anything can happen. ”

He added: “if there has been general mobilization, then no questions need to be asked. Meanwhile, the president has decided a partial, everything must be under law”.

Bilyletdinov joined Everton in 2009 and played 59 times during his three-month club, however, fell into conflict with the club after losing his seat on the first team at the end of his contract.