A sensational blunder on Rai's live TV: Donnarumma's funeral was announced instead of a wedding.

What was supposed to be a routine live broadcast of one of the summer's social events went viral in a matter of seconds. During a Rai Sport news broadcast from Locorotondo, Puglia, the correspondent made a shocking slip that immediately went viral on social media.

Speaking about the upcoming wedding of the Italian national team captain, the journalist said:
"In just over five hours, the funeral of Italy captain Donnarumma and his partner Alessia will take place." A sentence uttered by mistake but enough to unleash the irony of web users.

The video goes viral in minutes

The gaffe was shared in real time on major social media platforms, where the video was shared thousands of times amid sarcastic comments, memes, and jokes. A simple slip, likely prompted by the excitement of the live broadcast, transformed a television report into one of the most commented on pieces of content of the day.
Fortunately, aside from the television blunder, there were no dramatic turns of events: the wedding went ahead as planned.

Donnarumma's yes to Alessia Elefante

Gianluigi Donnarumma and Alessia Elefante said their "I do" shortly after 6:00 p.m. in the church of San Giorgio Martire, in the heart of Locorotondo, one of the most charming villages in the Itria Valley.
The small town in Puglia had been preparing for hours to welcome the newlyweds with decorations, security measures, and a warm welcome extended to the numerous guests, including relatives, friends, and well-known faces from the worlds of football and entertainment.

A village celebrating with stadium chants and illustrious guests

The atmosphere was that of a grand occasion. The streets of the historic center, cordoned off for the event's safety, were crowded with onlookers and fans.

There were chants dedicated to Donnarumma, as well as those addressed to Erling Haaland and Roberto Mancini. Among the guests present were the comedy duo Pio and Amedeo, while the wedding location remained shrouded in secrecy until the final hours before the ceremony.

From slips of the tongue to memes

While the wedding will certainly remain an unforgettable moment for the newlyweds, the live broadcast on Rai risks being remembered just as long. The correspondent's slip immediately became one of the most sensational television gaffes of recent years, demonstrating once again how just a few seconds of live broadcast can transform an involuntary mistake into a viral phenomenon.