Interesting. Although it claims the Wembley 1973 match against Poland wasn't live. Yet the BBC claim ITV did have live coverage.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/24445822
I'm wondering if the same was true of this Italy match. Perhaps a late decision.
I remember this match, a 2-0 defeat in Rome in November of that year. A bad start to the World Cup campaign that ultimately cost qualification. It's the first World Cup I remember.
I also remember it being on television. An afternoon game.
However, a page I read stated that it was only on...