LISBON – India captain Sunil Chhetri has signed for Sporting Lisbon and will play with the B team for two seasons, the Portuguese football club confirmed Thursday. The signing is part of an agreement with Indian football authorities to develop the game. “With our experience in scouting and the development of high level players we are ready through a set of local partnerships to find the best solutions to accelerate the development of football in India,” Sporting said in a statement. He will symbolize the dreams of all the youth who have ambition to play in Europe. — AFP