Three-goal Inter boost Champions League push

Inter Milan's ambitions for Champions League football next season were boosted by a 3-1 triumph over Sampdoria that lifted them to fourth in Serie A on Saturday. A first-half volley from Danilo D'Ambrosio and strikes after the break from Miranda and Mauro Icardi enabled Roberto Mancini's men to secure a hard-earned win at the San Siro before Sampdoria replied with a stoppage-time consolation by Fabio Quagliarella. The victory, watched by former coach Jose Mourinho, meant Inter leapfrogged Roma,