Former Portuguese footballer Cristiano Ronaldo created a sensation on YouTube on August 21, 2024, with the launch of his new channel ‘UR · Cristiano’ He also broke the record for the most subscribers acquired within the shortest span of time at 1 million subscribers. When the channel of Ronaldo was announced, a lot of attention was paid to his rush of fans wanting to subscribe, and that appeared to boost his subscriber count up past 11 million subscribers just hours after launch. He accomplished this in an astonishing 90 minutes, beating the previous record for the quickest time to hit 1 million subscribers on the platform.
Ronaldo’s Social Media Boost
Cristiano Ronaldo is an international sports superstar who recently plied his trade with Al Nassr in Saudi Arabia’s Pro League. This athlete had a large following on social media that he leveraged to raise the profile of his new venture on YouTube. With 112.5 million followers on X, 170 million on Facebook, and 636 million on Instagram, Ronaldo used his massive online influence to get his channel off to a good start. He announced the launch with a post on his social media accounts, urging fans to subscribe with a joke ‘SIUUUbscribe’ message.
UR Channel Racks Up 1.69M Fast
Hours after uploading the first video, Ronaldo’s channel, named ‘UR,’ raked up 1.69 million subscribers. The channel will host a plethora of content, which details his football life and personal existence that includes family, wellness, nutrition, and business. This is further supplemented by engaging, interesting interviews with guests that raise the interest of viewers in the channel. Already posted are 18 videos of Ronaldo and his partner Georgina Rodriguez, who give intimate glimpses into their lives.
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Netizens’ Reactions Over This Record
Ronaldo Channel Boosts Digital Influence
He is one of the most successful footballers of all time, with 33 trophies and five UEFA Champions League titles to his credit, among several other records for goals scored and assists made. At 39 now, though, Ronaldo is approaching the end of his glittering playing career, and fitness remains just impeccable. Fresh from a less impactful display at Euro 2024, Ronaldo’s move to YouTube has huge implications for his expanded digital footprint. That signals a possible shift toward content creation and other such ventures post-retirement from professional football.
What really makes this stand out, however, is the fact that the unprecedented increase of Ronaldo’s YouTube channel truly underlines his undying popularity and the close connection he has built with fans worldwide. By continued posting of his life experiences and personal life on this new platform, Ronaldo will be able to retain his following and influence in the digital world, providing a unique lens onto life beyond the pitch.
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