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5 clusters · 57 sources · 5 days · First seen 6 days ago · Last updated 1 day ago

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Gianluigi Donnarumma wedding

Entities: Alessia Elefante · Gianluigi Donnarumma · Erling Haaland · Santobono Pausilipon Foundation · Rodolfo Conenna

Overview

Italian national‑team captain and goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma married interior designer Alessia Elefante on 24 July 2026 at the 12th‑century San Giorgio Martire church in Locorotondo, Puglia, after a civil ceremony earlier that day. The couple asked guests to donate to the Santobono Pausilipon children’s hospital in Naples, turning the celebration into a charitable fundraiser. Approximately 300 guests attended, including football stars Erling Haaland, Pep Guardiola, Roberto Mancini, Paolo Maldini, Sandro Tonali, Nicolò Barella, Mateo Kovačić and former federation president Giovanni Malagò, as well as entertainment personalities. A lively “Viking Row” drum chant led by Haaland got guests onto the dance floor. The reception was held at a historic luxury villa near Fasano, with strict security and traffic management.

Later coverage highlighted the presence of Mateo Kovačić and his wife Izabel Kovačić, who arrived in a silk‑chiffon bustier dress. Izabel posted photos on social media, emphasizing the close friendship between the two football families and adding another high‑profile element to the already star‑studded event.

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how well corroborated each claim is across sources.

[● 7 SOURCES] Gianluigi Donnarumma married Alessia Elefante on 24‑25 July 2026 in Locorotondo, Puglia. (supported by articles a82161e3, 6471b372, fc20a4e2, 2b7a4e29, 25554b28, 8d86ebc4, 3aec9713)
[● 3 SOURCES] The ceremony was held at the Chiesa Madre di San Giorgio Martire in Locorotondo. (a82161e3, 6471b372, 8d86ebc4)
[● 3 SOURCES] Alessia Elefante wore a Dolce & Gabbana lace‑corset wedding dress. (6471b372, 8d86ebc4, 1d5fde9d)
[● 3 SOURCES] Guests were invited to donate to the Santobono Pausilipon children's hospital instead of giving traditional wedding gifts. (f54de946, 3bbc1c8e, 6e3701d4)
[● 2 SOURCES] Erling Haaland performed a drumming 'Viking row' show at the reception, which went viral online. (3aec9713, 794144a2)
[● 2 SOURCES] Gianluigi Donnarumma and Alessia Elefante decided to direct their wedding gift list to the Santobono Pausilipon Foundation. (belongs)
[● 2 SOURCES] Santobono Pausilipon is a pediatric hospital and foundation in Naples, Italy. (belongs)
[● 2 SOURCES] Rodolfo Conenna, director general of AORN Santobono Pausilipon IRCCS, praised the wedding gift donation as an example of great sensitivity. (belongs)
[● 2 SOURCES] Flavia Matrisciano, director of the Santobono Pausilipon Foundation, thanked the couple and said their example could inspire others. (belongs)
[● 2 SOURCES] Funds from the wedding gift list will be used to purchase pediatric equipment and support projects for children at Santobono Pausilipon. (belongs)
[○ 1 SOURCE] Gianluigi Donnarumma is the goalkeeper for Paris Saint‑Germain and the Italian national football team. (belongs)
[○ 1 SOURCE] Donnarumma has previously supported the Santobono Pausilipon through discreet fundraising and charitable activities. (belongs)

Timeline

1 day ago

[CULTURE] 3 sources
Gianluigi Donnarumma directs wedding gifts to Santobono Pausilipon pediatric hospital
Gianluigi Donnarumma and Alessia Elefante will donate their wedding gift list to Naples’ Santobono Pausilipon pediatric hospital, a move praised by hospital leaders and seen as inspiration for others.
2 days ago

[CULTURE] 2 sources
Izabel Kovačić appears at celebrity wedding in Italy's Puglia region
Izabel Kovačić attended Gianluigi Donnarumma and Alessia Elefante's private wedding in Puglia, Italy, alongside football stars Mateo Kovačić and Erling Haaland, and showcased a $2,500 dress.
4 days ago

[CULTURE] 15 sources
Gianluigi Donnarumma marries Alessia Elefante in star‑studded Puglia ceremony
Gianluigi Donnarumma married Alessia Elefante in a lavish Puglian ceremony attended by football stars; guests donated to Santobono children’s hospital instead of gifts.
5 days ago

[CULTURE] 2 sources
Italian couples wed in historic venues in Marche and Puglia
Vice‑consul Graziano Severini married Daniela Lampisti in San Severino, Marche, while footballer Gianluigi Donnarumma wed Alessia Elefante at Masseria Pettolecchia in Puglia.
6 days ago

[CULTURE] 40 sources
Gianluigi Donnarumma marries Alessia Elefante in Puglia
Gianluigi Donnarumma wed Alessia Elefante in Locorotondo, Italy on 24 July 2026, with a star‑studded guest list and a viral journalist gaffe.

Sources

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