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The ceremony of Italian national‑team captain and goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma and married interior designer Alessia Elefante took place on 24 July 2026 at the 12th‑century San Giorgio Martire church in Locorotondo, Puglia, following after a civil ceremony earlier in the that day. Elefante wore a lace‑corset Dolce & Gabbana gown while Donnarumma appeared The couple asked guests to donate to the Santobono Pausilipon children’s hospital in Naples, turning the celebration into a classic tuxedo. About charitable fundraiser. Approximately 300 guests attended, including football figures 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. Haaland led a A lively “Viking Row” drum chant that drew led by Haaland got guests onto the dance floor. Instead of traditional gifts, the couple asked guests to donate to the Santobono Pausilipon children’s hospital in Naples, providing a QR code and online link that turned the celebration into a charitable fundraiser. Their two‑year‑old son Leo was present, and a The reception was held at the a historic Masseria Pettolecchia luxury villa near Fasano. Local authorities deployed traffic‑management and Fasano, with strict security measures for the influx of visitors and media crews. During a live TGR Puglia broadcast, reporter Donatella Cupertino mistakenly announced traffic management. Later coverage highlighted the “funerals” presence of Donnarumma Mateo Kovačić and Elefante, his wife Izabel Kovačić, who arrived in a slip that quickly went viral silk‑chiffon bustier dress. Izabel posted photos on social media. She later clarified the error, highlighting media, emphasizing the pressures of real‑time reporting. Media coverage emphasized close friendship between the blend of luxury, sport‑star attendance, regional tradition two football families and social‑good messaging, underscoring the trend of adding another high‑profile Italians choosing heritage‑rich venues for their celebrations. Following the wedding, Donnarumma confirmed that the couple’s entire wedding‑gift list would be donated to the Santobono Pausilipon Foundation. Hospital officials Rodolfo Conenna and Flavia Matrisciano praised the gesture as a model of sensitivity and potential inspiration for others. The pledged funds are earmarked for pediatric equipment and care projects at the Naples institute. The goalkeeper, now playing for Paris Saint‑Germain, reiterated his commitment element to supporting the hospital’s mission. already star‑studded event.