Five-time Ballon d’Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo is no stranger to breaking records and scoring goals. On his brand-new YouTube channel “UR” however he crossed a new milestone.
The Portuguese soccer player, who is considered an inspiration and global favorite, took just 90 minutes to cross one million subscribers on his YouTube channel, a feat that has never been done before. Four hours later, his subscriber count grew even further, reaching the remarkable five million milestones.
According to the press release, Ronaldo created a channel where he would discuss his “greatest passion”, which is football, “his other interests including family, fitness, nutrition, preparation, recovery, education and business”. He will also interact with other guests on the channel.
Cristiano Ronaldo YouTube Channel
The legendary soccer player from Portugal, who was one of the best players of the past 20 years, has made a career change to the content development industry. As of this writing, Cristiano has 16 million subscribers to his YouTube channel “UR. Cristiano“.
“A present for my family thanks to all SIUUUsubscribers!” He said in a post.
Cristiano Ronaldo’s YouTube Channel has set a New World Record
Ronaldo’s YouTube account has amassed more than 12 million followers less than 24 hours after its launch, proving how much the football legend is loved. Ronaldo has a large number of fans on social media as well. He has 636 million Instagram followers, 170 million Facebook followers, and 112.6 million X (formerly known as Twitter) followers.
Ronaldo’s incredible physical condition and unwavering commitment to the game have allowed him to continue to defy expectations even at the age of 39. He last appeared on the international stage as Portugal’s representative at Euro 2024 in Germany.
Cristiano Ronaldo’s Business Portfolio
This quick expansion reflects Ronaldo’s immense fan base and ongoing appeal around the world.
Ronaldo is demonstrating his business acumen with this new digital platform while further cementing his status as a football superstar.
The channel is a calculated move away from traditional sports media to engage its large audience in new and creative ways.
The YouTube channel is another commercial endeavor that Ronaldo has added to his growing list. His business ventures are said to include CR7 Hotels, apparel and fragrance brands, Zilla, an upscale restaurant, fitness centers, a private aviation firm, and a hair salon. According to Forbes, Ronaldo’s current net worth is $600 million.
Final Wording
The Portuguese celebrity still has a long way to go before surpassing Mr. Best’s 311 million YouTube subscribers. With a record 636 million followers on Instagram, Ronaldo announced the opening of his own channel there.
Given that the forward is currently nearing the end of his playing career, his recent actions appear to be preparation for his eventual retirement. He moved to Saudi Arabia almost two years ago, and signed a contract with Al-Nasr that runs until the end of this season.
There have been talks of extending it until the 2026 World Cup, which could be Ronaldo’s last major international competition.
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