Euro 2016 gave ₹8,600 cr boost to French economy: Study
As per a study commissioned by the French government, hosting the Euro 2016 in June last year gave a $1.3 billion (almost ₹8,600 crore) boost to the country's economy. According to the document, €74.3 million (₹537 crore) went to the French state as fiscal revenue. The tournament was attended by 2.5 million fans in stadiums and 600,000 visitors from abroad. 