The line graph illustrates the number of people attending per top-level football matches over a 24-year period, commencing from 1980.
Overall, the number of attendees in Italy decreased throughout the period, whereas the reverse was true for England and Germany. Despite recording an all-time high in 1986, the figure for Italy dropped over time, being outstripped by both England and Germany. Notably, the number of people attending football matches in Italy reached parity with Germany by the end of the period.
The number of Italians attending top football matches stood at 35,000 at the outset. It then climbed, reaching a peak of around 38,000 in 1986. The number, however, declined gradually over the timeframe, ending the period at 25,000 in 2004.
In stark contrast, the figures for England and Germany were almost similar in 1980, hovering around 25,000. Both fell noticeably in 1986, with the numbers standing at approximately 22,000 and 19,000, respectively. The numbers of attendees in England and Germany rose progressively to roughly 33,000 in 2004.
