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Originally Posted by MonctonRad
We have the same saying in English (but you know this). 
So, I presume you're not a sports fan then...……
I would argue that while sports teams do not have much of a measurable economic impact on a city, they can do wonders for the soul of the city. They can help induce pride and can improve peoples moods. People need a distraction. Sports teams can accomplish this in spades.
Sports teams can add prestige to a community too. Where do you think the term "major league city" came from???? |
One can argue the same thing about cultural and arts subsidies than what some say about sports. Note that I am actually more in favour of culture and arts subsidies than funding for pro sports stadiums.