The 58-year-old is a true football man, not given to outpourings of emotion, and when he speaks about his wife he does so slowly and with feeling.

BBC: Family affair for Lampards

This is the story of how I dared to dream, not only of surviving professional football, but of living openly for who I am, a gay man.

NPR: A Gay Football Player, 'Alone in the Trenches'

"It is a sad day, not just for Chelsea but the whole of football, " said Cole following his man of the match performance.

BBC: He was a fantastic player, but also a great man

Another man was not immediately excused, even though he is a former Washington Post reporter whose friend played football with the defendant.

NPR: Jury Selection in Libby Trial Nears End