Cristiano Ronaldo’s New Arena: YouTube
The most followed person on social media with a staggering 917 million followers across various platforms, is launching his own YouTube channel. The 39-year-old soccer legend is set to become a content creator with a channel called "UR".
After announcing his new side project on the video-sharing platform, Ronaldo said he'll use the 'UR' channel to share a side of himself that fans don't usually see. His content will explore topics beyond his football career, with several clips already filmed featuring his partner Georgina Rodriguez and their children.
While Ronaldo may not yet hold the title of the most followed person on YouTube—a distinction that belongs to MrBeast with 311 million subscribers—his channel is off to an explosive start. Just 1 hour and 29 minutes after launching, "UR" surpassed 1 million subscribers, making it the fastest channel in history to hit that milestone. This achievement adds another record to Ronaldo's ever-growing list.
Well, How Fast? Just 90 Minutes.
Ronaldo's channel hit one million subscribers in only 90 minutes, smashing the previous record and setting a new standard on the platform. This rapid growth didn’t stop there; within 24 hours, the channel had already soared past 10 million subscribers, making it the fastest channel to reach that milestone as well.
Cristiano Ronaldo revealing Youtube Golden Button to his family
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In a heartwarming move, Ronaldo celebrated this achievement by sharing the Golden Play Button with his family. He posted a video titled “The Golden Button… for My Golden Kids,” where he unboxed the award in front of his children, marking the moment as a family celebration. The soccer legend even took to social media to thank his "SIUUUbscribers" for their support, further solidifying his connection with his global fanbase.
“I am very happy to make this project come to life,” Ronaldo shared. “It has been in my mind for a long time but finally we have the opportunity to make it real. I have always enjoyed having such a strong relationship with fans on social media, and my YouTube channel will give me an even bigger platform to do so. They will learn more about me, my family, and my views on many different subjects. I am also looking forward to sharing conversations with guests that will no doubt surprise people!”
How are other creators reacting?
A longtime fan of the soccer superstar, iShowSpeed predicted that Ronaldo could surpass MrBeast to become the most-subscribed creator on the platform and expressed hope for a potential collaboration video.
Live comparison of UR Cristiano & MrBeast
Yolk of the Matter
- Ronaldo's Record-Breaking YouTube Launch: Achieved the fastest Golden Play Button by reaching 1 million subscribers in just 90 minutes.
- Potential to Surpass MrBeast: iShowSpeed speculates that Ronaldo might eventually surpass MrBeast, who currently holds the top spot on YouTube.
- Channel Content: "UR Cristiano" will offer fans a closer look at Ronaldo’s life beyond soccer, including personal insights on family, wellness, and business.
