A former Maccabi footballer is facing trial in Germany for joining terror group Islamic State (IS).

Kreshnik Berisha, 20, is Frankfurt-born and was a member of Maccabi Frankfurt's football team less than three years ago, but reportedly became radicalised at college before travelling to fight in Syria.

Alon Meyer, who used to coach the man now expected to receive a sentence of between three and four-and-a-half years in jail, told CNN: "I remember when the journalist told me, I didn't believe it. This was a guy who used to play with Jewish players every week. He was comfortable there and he seemed so happy."

He added: "He was a normal player, never shouting too much."