One Sentence Was Enough: Reporter's Major Blunder at Gianluigi Donnarumma's Wedding

Rai Sport provided live coverage from the vicinity of the San Giorgio Martire church, where the ceremony was set to take place. However, reporter Donatella Cupertino made a significant verbal gaffe right at the outset, which quickly went viral on social media.

"In five hours, the funeral of Gigi Donnarumma and Alessia will take place in this church," declared the Italian journalist during the live broadcast.

The unfortunate phrasing did not go unnoticed. As reported by Corriere della Sera, the presenter either didn't realize her mistake or didn't attach much importance to it, as she continued broadcasting without any correction or reaction.

Despite the on-air blunder, the wedding itself unfolded in an exceptional atmosphere. Among the guests were several well-known football personalities, including Erling Haaland and his partner Isabel Johansen. The Norwegian striker is a club teammate of Gianluigi Donnarumma at Manchester City.

The newlyweds have been a couple since 2016. Alessia Elefante works as an interior designer, and together they are raising their son Leo, who was born in 2024. Despite the amusing television mishap, their wedding day will primarily be remembered as a significant life milestone.