Digital History: On Wednesday, August 21, legendary Portuguese footballer Cristiano Ronaldo took a giant step towards etching his name in the annals of digital history by opening his official YouTube channel. Prove it now: the channel hit 1 million subscribers in a record 90 minutes after going live, as Ronaldo’s fans came in droves to obtain a special glimpse behind the scenes.
It’s quite the contrary with his social media platforms, which show 112.6 million on X (Twitter), 170 million on Facebook, and an unprecedented 636 million on Instagram. With such a staggering online presence, Ronaldo announced the launch of his YouTube channel on these very platforms, inviting his immense global fanbase to join him on this new digital journey of his own. “Wait is over. My @YouTube channel is finally here! SUbscribe and join me on this new journey,” he posted, playing the message sweet with his famous “Siuuu” celebration. He has named his channel UR · Cristiano, a brand that signifies his identity and personal touch.
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The channel became an instant and overwhelming success. In less than 24 hours, Ronaldo’s subscriber count had surpassed 11.5 million subscribers, while his first video received 7.95 million views in just 13 hours. The video provided enthusiasts with a candid view into the life of one of the all-time greats of the beautiful game.
He has continued to be a global sensation, starting at 39. While his goal-scoring ability in recent times has not been as usual, probably illustrated in the just-ended Euro 2024 with Portugal, he has still been a force. Having moved on to Al Nassr in the Saudi Pro League now, Ronaldo has hinted that anything post-football may well involve content creation and further business ventures.
As the clock winds down on Ronaldo’s spectacular career, his YouTube channel is expected to assume a life of its own as fans connect with him and keep those connections alive long past his playing days.
