The diagram illustrates the average number of individuals engaging in per top-level football matches in three European countries: Italy, England, and Germany over a 24-year period between 1980 and 2004.
In 1980, Italy had the highest number of football matches attendances, at an impressive 35,000. The figures for England and Germany were comparable, hovering around 25,000.
However, during the 24-year period, Italy experienced a dramatic fall, plunging to almost 25,000, despite a negligible rise between 1980 and 1986. Moreover, England and Germany had the same trajectory. By 2004, England had exhibited a substantial increase and accelerated over the last six years, soaring to just below 30,000 individuals, after dwindling to approximately 22,000 in 1986. Meanwhile, Germany displayed a remarkable uptick, skyrocketing to about 33,000 at the conclusion of the period. The growth was notably pronounced between 1986 and 2004, exemplified by a staggering ascent of 16,000 in the number of attendance.
To sum up, Italy demonstrated a significant drop in football matches attendance over the period, whereas the other two countries witnessed corresponding ascents. It is also evident that England had the highest number of attending top-level football matches in the year 2004.