Inter signals title intent as Icardi rocks Roma

MILAN, Italy - Mauro Icardi scored a second-half brace as Inter Milan rocked Roma 3-1 at Stadio Olimpico on Saturday to send out a statement of intent to its Serie A title rivals.

An early opener from Edin Dzeko, Serie A's top scorer last season with 29 goals, had a packed Olimpico jumping in anticipation of Roma starting its home campaign with a win.

But the host, playing under the watchful eye of new club director Francesco Totti, was stunned into silence in a thrilling second half.