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The statistics are revealing. While the English Premier League tops the list with an average of 4,291 spectators per match, followed by Germany's top division and other European leagues, the Brasileirão sees an average of 26,489 fans in attendance. This places it behind leagues in England, Germany, Italy, Spain, Argentina, and France, and only above the Major League Soccer (MLS) in the United States. The notion that Brazil, with its population of 200 million, should lead in football attendance resonates strongly with many avid fans.
The conversation poses a critical question: Why does a nation that prides itself on football not dominate in match viewership, especially when the sport is ingrained in its culture?