International soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo launched his YouTube channel, “UR Cristiano,” on Wednesday, and it quickly became a sensation. Featuring content about his life and family, the channel instantly attracted millions of subscribers. Ronaldo made the announcement on Instagram, posting, “The wait is over. My @YouTube channel is finally here! SIUUUbscribe and join me on this new journey.”
The channel’s rapid success was evident as it gained one million subscribers within just 90 minutes, breaking the YouTube record for the fastest channel to reach that milestone. As of Thursday afternoon, Ronaldo’s subscriber count had soared to 22.8 million, significantly outpacing other prominent accounts, such as Lionel Messi’s channel, which has only 2.31 million subscribers.
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Ronaldo’s meteoric rise on YouTube has drawn comparisons to major content creators like Mr. Beast, who leads the platform with 331 million subscribers. Several live videos now track both Ronaldo’s and Mr. Beast’s subscriber counts side-by-side. While Mr. Beast’s numbers remain unparalleled, the growth of Ronaldo’s channel has fueled discussions about the potential rivalry between the two.
Ronaldo is already the most-followed individual across social media, with nearly a billion followers combined on platforms like Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), and Instagram, where he holds a staggering 636 million followers. This extensive social media presence has undoubtedly contributed to the immediate success of his YouTube venture, reinforcing Ronaldo’s unparalleled global influence both on and off the soccer field.
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