Cristiano Ronaldo, the world’s most-followed athlete across social media platforms, has expanded his digital presence by launching a YouTube channel. With already an enormous fan following on X, Facebook, and Instagram, his arrival on the Google-owned platform came as a big surprise to the fans.
“The wait is over 👀🎬 My @YouTube channel is finally here!, SIUUUbscribe and join me on this new journey“, the Portuguese wrote on X.
The wait is over 👀🎬 My @YouTube channel is finally here! SIUUUbscribe and join me on this new journey: https://t.co/d6RaDnAgEW pic.twitter.com/Yl8TqTQ7C9
— Cristiano Ronaldo (@Cristiano) August 21, 2024
The channel will give the fans a closer look into his business, lifestyle, family, nutrition, matchday preparation, and post-match recovery. The initial videos on his channel show how he deals with misfortunes on and off the pitch, life with his girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez, and how he handles the pressure of being one of the most loved and influential superstars.
“I have always enjoyed having such a strong relationship with fans on social media and my YouTube channel will give me an even bigger platform to do so and they will learn more about me, my family, and my views on many different subjects,” Ronaldo said.
Which records did Cristiano Ronaldo’s YouTube channel break?
Cristiano Ronaldo’s YouTube channel UR.Cristiano expectedly drew an overwhelming response from fans all around the world. UR.Cristiano set the YouTube world record of reaching 1 million subscribers in the fastest time ever. He also broke the record for receiving the Golden YouTube Play Button (10m followers) in the fastest time, doing so in 24 hours. The previous record was held by Hamster Kombat, who reached 10m in seven days.
He celebrated his Golden YouTube Play Button by posting a video of the award with his family. “A present for my family ❤️ Thank you to all the SIUUUbscribers!”, he wrote on X.
A present for my family ❤️ Thank you to all the SIUUUbscribers! ➡️ https://t.co/d6RaDnAgEW pic.twitter.com/keWtHU64d7
— Cristiano Ronaldo (@Cristiano) August 21, 2024
Ronaldo currently has 17.7 million subscribers and 19 videos on his YouTube channel at the time of writing. The 5-time Ballon d’Or winner has 112.5 million followers on X and 170 million on Facebook. He also is the most followed account on Instagram with 636 million followers.
On the field, Ronaldo and Al Nassr will look to return to winning ways after suffering a defeat against Al Hilal by 4-1 in the Saudi Super Cup final. Luis Castro’s side will start their new league season at home to Al-Raed with Castro’s future at the club uncertain.
With no major silverware last season and an underwhelming preseason including a humiliating loss to rivals Al Hilal in the Super Cup, it is reported that the board is running out of patience with the Portuguese manager.
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Mohd Faisal Hakak is a sports author from Kashmir. He likes to keep tabs on the sporting world with a keen interest in football, motorsports, NBA, and other marquee sports. He is a science graduate from Islamia College Srinagar.
