Inter loses patience with Pioli, eyes Conte

MILAN - Inter Milan has fired coach Stefano Pioli and his technical staff three games before the end of the season, the Serie A giant announced on Tuesday.

Pioli took over from Dutchman Frank de Boer two months into the campaign.

However, after initially targeting a Champions League spot, Inter, which is owned by the Chinese group Suning, now risks falling short of even qualifying for the Europa League.