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Marigona: From SEF… to ambassador of the Italian cup – 20% of her followers come from the neighboring country

Italians are thrilled with their choice, as they make up 20% of her social media following. Dubbed the “godmother” of the tournament, she will carry the trophy onto the court on the day of the grand final

Newsroom February 12 09:00

Known initially through Olympiacos, Marigona gained fame across Greece and has now built a reputation in Italy as well.

The stunning brunette who captivated audiences during an Olympiacos game at SEF is now officially the ambassador for the 2025 Italian Basketball Cup! The Italian Basketball Federation announced the news, referring to her as the tournament’s “godmother.”

Her official presentation took place at the breathtaking Reggia di Venaria, aiming to promote the Italian Cup and fill Turin’s stadium, which will host the Final-8 from February 12 to 16.

In its announcement, the Italian Basketball Federation highlighted Marigona’s soaring popularity:

“In the past 90 days, she has amassed over 10 million views, with a particularly strong surge in Italy, where the audience accounts for more than 20% of the model’s followers.”

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Marigona will be a key figure in the Final-8, and on the last day of the tournament, she will have the honor of bringing the trophy onto the court.

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