LONDON -- One of the hallmarks of any successful businessman is to plan ahead for all eventualities, to have a Plan B in place should a major decision have to be taken suddenly.

Christopher Davies

Florentino Perez is one of Spain's richest people thanks to his construction business while his "hobby" -- president of Real Madrid -- has also seen the man who lists egg and French fries as his favorite meal reach the top of the footballing tree.