The provided line graph illustrates the average number of individuals attending top-level football matches in three European countries–Italy, England, and Germany between 1980 and 2004. Units are measured in numbers. Overall, there was a significant rise in the number of people in Germany and England. Notably, the most pronounced growth was observed in Germany and England, both of which outstripped Italy. Although Italy was the largest figure in 1980, it saw a noticeable decline over the period.
Focusing on rising trends first, both Germany and England accounted for relatively similar numbers, 25 thousand and just above in 1980, respectively. By 1986, both countries saw a noticeable decrease in their attendance; the former went down to just below 20 thousand, whereas the latter decreased to around 22 thousand. Between 1986 and 2004, both figures experienced a steady rise. The attendance in Germany went up to around 33 thousand, while the figure for England rose to roughly 34 thousand, exceeding both Germany and Italy.
By contrast, the number of average attendances in Italy exhibited a significant fall. Initially, Italy accounted for 35 thousand people, and this was followed by a slight rise by 1986, reaching its high of 37 thousand. However, from 1986 onwards, the figure witnessed a continuous decline until 2004, going down to 25 thousand people.