"After the terrible events of the past weeks, culminating with the violence and devastation in the city centre, we want to transform the next dates into something radically different," says a statement on Mr Marino's website . "A match can and should be preceded by an awareness of the beauty of the host city." Florence Mayor Dario Nardella has thanked a radio host for suggested the idea of linking culture with sport. "Culture can help to teach real values," he told Radio 24 , adding that if fans are amazed by a city's heritage, "they'll also behave better when they go to cheer on their team."