Football Icon Achieves Million-Subscriber Milestone in Just 90 Minute
Cristiano Ronaldo, Portugal’s star footballer, has achieved a remarkable feat on social media by setting a world record on YouTube. Within just 90 minutes of launching his official channel, Ronaldo amassed 1 million subscribers, making him the fastest celebrity to reach this milestone in the history of the platform. This achievement earned Ronaldo the prestigious Golden Button, which is awarded to channels that reach this subscriber count.
Messi’s Subscriber Count Outpaced
Ronaldo’s impressive debut on YouTube outstrips the performance of fellow football legend Lionel Messi. Messi, who established his YouTube channel 12 years ago, has 2.27 million subscribers a figure Ronaldo has quickly surpassed. This highlights Ronaldo’s immense popularity and influence across social media platforms.
Exclusive Content and Personal Insights
On his new channel, named UR Ronaldo, Ronaldo plans to offer fans a unique glimpse into his life. The channel will feature videos related to his family, training routines, recovery processes, education, and business ventures. Ronaldo expressed his enthusiasm for using YouTube as a platform to build a deeper connection with his fans, stating, “I have always liked to build a relationship with fans through social media. Through YouTube, I will get a big platform to connect with fans. Here they will be able to know about me, my family, and my thoughts.”
Currently, Ronaldo’s channel boasts 15.4 million subscribers and has uploaded 19 videos, further solidifying his status as a social media powerhouse.