Handshake but no public support from Perez for under-fire Ancelotti

Real Madrid President Florentino Perez again refused to give his public backing to under-pressure coach Carlo Ancelotti at a press event organized by the club on Tuesday evening.

Ancelotti is under pressure following his failure to lead Real Madrid to any domestic trophies this season and the club's exit from the Champions League against Juventus a week ago.

Although many, including the players, want him to carry on for a third season, nobody from Perez's Board of Directors has backed the coach, fuelling rumors that Real Madrid are speaking to candidates such as Rafael Benitez, Jurgen Klopp or Joaquin Low with a view to them replacing the Italian next season.

Perez had the chance to show his support during the launch of the "Real Madrid App" on Tuesday, but although he shook the coach's hand during the event, he made no mention of whether or not he would remain at the Bernabeu.

"Real Madrid never gives in and neither do Real Madrid fans. All of the team is going to try again to win the 11th Champions League... We will continue to try and construct the best Real Madrid in the future," was all that Perez would say.

Another whose future is uncertain in goalkeeper, Iker Casillas after the veteran, who has spent his entire career with the club has spent the year enduring unfair criticism from the fans.

The possible arrival of David de Gea from Manchester United has also complicated the future of the 34-year-old and Saturday's home game against Getafe could be his last appearance for the club, although at the same event, he denied he could be leaving: "How am I going to say goodbye to the Bernabeu," replied Casillas when asked about his future. Endi