A huge chunk of Europe 's male population is salivating at the imminent arrival of Euro 2012 -- a month long festival of football between the continent 's best soccer sides . New study of soccer fans shows female supporters on rise in Italy and Germany . Study finds that women are more likely to attend games than men. Of that 62 % female fans make up nearly half , with Italy attracting similar numbers . England can rely on 15.6 million fans but figure only translates to 44 % of population .
New study of soccer fans shows female supporters on rise in Italy and Germany . Study finds that women are more likely to attend games than men. Of that 62 % female fans make up nearly half , with Italy attracting similar numbers . England can rely on 15.6 million fans but figure only translates to 44 % of population .