Rome  - The president of Sicily's regional-division side Akragas dedicated a victory to an alleged Mafia boss and could be indicted for his declarations to the media, it was reported Monday.

Gioacchino Sferrazza said he wanted to dedicate the win that his side secured Sunday over Sporting Arenella to his "brotherly friend Nicola Ribisi."

After reporters noted that his dedication was inappropriate, Sferrazza put his players and coach under a media blackout.

The chief of police in Agrigento, who last week arrested Ribisi on Mafia charges, said the case was very serious.

"We are sorry because it's a message coming from an environment like sport, which is closely followed by young people. It tends to give worth to a person who has none."

A public prosecutor said he was considering opening an investigation in the case.(dpa)