Mourinho still the favourite for Real Madrid, but Pérez's announcement could impact or delay announcement (opens in new tab)

Far (or as far as possible) from the controversy after the press conference by Real Madrid's President Florentino Pérez, rumblings continue about Real Madrid's next coach, who is widely expected to be José Mourinho. The Portuguese coach had a rocky relationship with Pérez, but it's believed to be cordial now, and for Pérez, Mourinho is the best choice after the failure of Xabi Alonso and Álvaro Arbeloa's projects, to the point that he may be willing to abide by Mourinho's demands. The only pr...