Cristiano Ronaldo’s foray into YouTube has set unprecedented records for the platform. His channel, ‘UR Cristiano’, launched on August 21, 2024, has amassed over 15 million subscribers within its first 24 hours. This phenomenal growth shattered multiple milestones along the way, including reaching 1 million subscribers in just 90 minutes and 5 million subscribers in 4 hours.The channel’s rapid ascent has earned Ronaldo both the Silver and Gold Creator Awards from YouTube, with the Diamond Creator Award (for surpassing 10 million subscribers) expected to follow. Ronaldo celebrated these achievements by sharing a heartwarming video with his children, which garnered over 25 million views on X (formerly Twitter).’UR Cristiano’ features a diverse range of content, including 19 videos showcasing Ronaldo’s life beyond football, his passions for wellness and business, and discussions on various sports topics. The most-watched video on the channel has already accumulated 7.5 million views within 12 hours of posting.Ronaldo expressed his enthusiasm for this new digital venture, stating, ‘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 and they will learn more about me, my family, and my views on many different subjects’.This latest achievement adds to Ronaldo’s unparalleled social media presence. The 39-year-old Portuguese star boasts a combined following of over 900 million across platforms, including 636 million on Instagram, 170 million on Facebook, and 112.6 million on X. As Ronaldo continues to break records both on and off the field, ‘UR Cristiano’ is poised to become a significant platform for the football icon to connect with fans and share his life beyond the pitch.
Key points
- Cristiano Ronaldo’s YouTube channel ‘UR Cristiano’ gained over 15 million subscribers within 24 hours of launch.
- The channel broke multiple YouTube records, including fastest to 1 million and 10 million subscribers.
- Ronaldo has received YouTube’s Gold Creator Award and is expected to receive the Diamond Creator Award.
- The channel features diverse content, including personal life insights and sports discussions.
- This achievement adds to Ronaldo’s massive social media presence of over 900 million followers across platforms.
Contradictions👾There are slight discrepancies in the reported subscriber numbers across sources, ranging from 14 million to over 15 million within the first 24 hours.
