How can enthusiasm for European integration be generated? With sporting and cultural events, the answer is still common today, and it was no different 50 years ago. In any case, to celebrate Britain’s entry into what was then the European Economic Community (EEC) in 1973, the government of Europe-loving Prime Minister Edward Heath wanted to impress Londoners with concerts, art exhibitions and a fair of culinary delicacies from the continent. The highlight of this Tuesday 50 years ago was a curious football game at Wembley Stadium: three against six.
