Cristiano Ronaldo launches YouTube channel, gets 1m subscribers in one hour

Cristiano Ronaldo, widely regarded as one of the greatest soccer players of all time, has announced the launch of his own YouTube channel, “UR.”

The star footballer gathered nearly a million followers in one hour of launch.

With an unprecedented 917 million followers across social media platforms, Ronaldo is now expanding his digital presence to share his passions, interests, and expertise with fans worldwide.

The channel, launched on Wednesday, will feature Ronaldo discussing his love for soccer, as well as exploring other aspects of his life, including family, wellness, nutrition, preparation, recovery, education, and business. Viewers can expect insightful conversations with various guests, promising to reveal new facets of Ronaldo’s personality and interests.

Ronaldo expressed his excitement about the project, stating, “I am very happy to make this project come to life… 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.”

Throughout his illustrious career, Ronaldo has achieved unparalleled success, accumulating 33 trophies, five UEFA Champions Leagues, five Ballon d’Or awards, and numerous records in the Champions League, European Championship, and international soccer.

While Ronaldo dominates social media, he still trails behind MrBeast, who holds the top spot on YouTube with 311 million subscribers.