Euro 2016: "Major sports events have an undeniable positive impact" (Jacques Lambert)

"I think we have been realising over the last 20 years, since the 1992 Albertville Olympics, that major sports events in France can be advantageous for the country both economically and in terms of reputation. [...] These great events have an undeniable positive impact that is worth their cost, including for French morale," said Jacques...