Montella to remain Sevilla coach until end of season

Under-fire Sevilla coach Vincenzo Montella has been backed by the club's hierarchy until at least the end of the season. Montella, who took over at the Liga club in December, is under increasing pressure, with his side winless in eight games in all competitions. The Italian saw his team thrashed 5-0 by Barcelona in the Copa del Rey final on Saturday as part of their form slump. But after a five-hour board meeting on Tuesday, Sevilla confirmed Montella would be retained until the end of the campaign.