Portuguese soccer star and current captain of Al Nassr in Saudi Arabia, Cristiano Ronaldo, has once again made headlines in the digital space.
On Wednesday, Ronaldo launched his own YouTube channel, titled “UR,” which quickly broke records. In just 89 minutes, the channel gained 1 million subscribers, making it the fastest in history to hit that milestone.
The channel offers fans an exclusive glimpse into Ronaldo’s life, covering his passions, family, wellness, and more. It also features conversations with various guests.
Ronaldo playfully teased the launch of his channel, urging fans to “siuuuuscribe to my channel.” He expressed his excitement about the project, stating, “I am very happy to make this project come to life. It has been in my mind for a long time but finally, we have the opportunity to make it real. My YouTube channel will give me an even bigger platform to connect with fans, and they will learn more about me, my family, and my views on many different subjects.”
Over two decades, Ronaldo has won 33 trophies, five UEFA Champions Leagues, and five Ballon d’Or awards. He holds records for the most appearances, goals, and assists in both the Champions League and the European Championship, as well as being the all-time top goalscorer with over 890 official senior career goals.
Although he is the most-followed individual across social media platforms, with 917 million followers across various platforms, the most-followed person on YouTube, is still currently held by MrBeast with 311 million subscribers. However, with the rapid growth of his channel, it may not be long before Ronaldo adds another record to his name.
Watch Ronaldo’s first YouTube Video:
