The line graph illustrates the average attendance of spectators at high-level soccer matches in three different European countries: Italy, England, and Germany, over a 24-year period starting from 1980.
Overall, it is evident that England and Germany exhibited an upward trend throughout the period, while the number of attendees in Italy continuously declined. Interestingly, at the beginning of the period, Italy had a substantial number of spectators.
Looking at the graph, we can see that England and Germany began with a similar number of attendees in 1980, with both countries attracting over 25,000 viewers. Throughout the period, they experienced similar fluctuations. In 1986, there was a slight drop in attendance for both countries, with around 23,000 spectators in England and 28,000 in Germany. Following that, both countries gradually increased their attendance, nearly reaching the same level of just under 35,000 spectators.
In contrast, Italy had a high attendance of exactly 35,000 in 1980, which increased to around 37,000 in 1986. However, after 1986, the number of spectators in Italy began to decline, eventually reaching its lowest point in 2004, just under 25,000.
In summary, over this long period, Italy experienced a significant decrease in attendance, while England and Germany showed consistent growth.