Football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has extended his global influence to the digital world, setting a new YouTube record. At 39, the Portuguese legend launched his YouTube channel, UR Cristiano, on Wednesday, August 21, captivating fans worldwide. Within 90 minutes, the channel gained over 1 million subscribers, setting the fastest record. By the end of the day, the channel had surpassed 10 million subscribers, breaking the previous record set by Hamster Kombat, which took seven days to reach the same milestone.
Ronaldo’s channel, which now has nearly 12 million subscribers, continues to grow rapidly. He took to social media to thank his fans, calling them “SIUUUbscribers,” a playful nod to his famous celebration, and shared a picture of his ‘Gold Play Button’ with his children.
Ronaldo, who currently plays for Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr, continues to prove his unparalleled popularity with this digital triumph.