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Football, often of the Portuguese variety. Creator of @TugaScoutPT. Can be contacted at: alexgoncalves@tugascout.com.
Jun 14, 2020 6 tweets 4 min read
One of the worst things about Portuguese football today is the tragic decline in attendance levels, particularly for clubs outside of Benfica, Porto and Sporting.

Here, we look at the graphs that paint a concerning picture for the Primeira Liga.

[THREAD] #LigaNOS Maritimo, as the only team apart from Benfica, Braga, Porto & Sporting to have been in the Primeira Liga every season since 1986, is perhaps the best example to show the change in home attendance over the last 30yrs for an average top-flight club. The trend is clear - & alarming: