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Cristiano Ronaldo opens YouTube channel, break records in hours
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Cristiano Ronaldo, the legendary 39-year-old footballer currently playing for Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr, has made waves on social media by launching his YouTube channel on Wednesday.
The move quickly captured the attention of his global fanbase, with hundreds of thousands subscribing within hours of its debut.
Ronaldo, known for his incredible achievements on the pitch, announced the channel launch via his social media platforms, writing, “The wait is over.
My @YouTube channel is finally here! SIUUUbscribe and join me on this new journey.”
The response was nothing short of extraordinary, with the channel gaining 1.69 million subscribers within just a few hours a milestone that, according to ESPN UK on X, set a new record for the fastest YouTube channel to reach 1 million subscribers.
This rapid growth underscores Ronaldo’s immense global influence, which is also evident in his massive social media following: 112.5 million followers on X (formerly Twitter), 170 million on Facebook, and an astonishing 636 million on Instagram.
As reported by News360 Nigeria, Ronaldo’s YouTube venture comes as he prepares for Al Nassr’s Saudi Pro League opener against Al-Raed on Thursday, adding yet another exciting chapter to his illustrious career and new digital content journey.