Cristiano Ronaldo Launches YouTube Channel, Sets Record for Fastest Gold Play Button
Cristiano Ronaldo, one of the greatest footballers and the most followed individual on global social media, officially launched his own YouTube channel named “UR Cristiano” on August 21st. This marks the first time the football star has joined the world’s largest video-sharing platform, creating a new opportunity to engage with his global fan base.
Shortly after its launch, Ronaldo’s YouTube channel immediately attracted a massive audience. In just over an hour, the channel surpassed 1 million subscribers, setting a record for the fastest achievement of the Gold Play Button in YouTube history. By 11:00 PM the same day, the subscriber count had rapidly increased to over 3 million and is expected to continue growing impressively, with over 100,000 new subscribers every 10 minutes. This rapid growth is a clear testament to Ronaldo’s enduring popularity, even at the age of 39.
Ronaldo’s plans for “UR Cristiano” extend beyond merely sharing insights into his illustrious football career. He has promised to offer fans fresh perspectives on his personal life and his views on various topics. Additionally, Ronaldo will conduct a series of interviews with special guests, although their identities remain undisclosed. These conversations are anticipated to bring surprising revelations for his audience.
During the channel’s launch, Ronaldo expressed his excitement: “I am very happy to make this project a reality. This is an idea that I have nurtured for a long time, and finally, we have the opportunity to bring it to life. I have always enjoyed maintaining a close relationship with my fans on social media, and this YouTube channel will provide me with a larger platform to share more about myself, my family, and my perspectives on various matters.”
Currently, Ronaldo has uploaded 18 videos to his channel. Among these is a video capturing his reaction to watching some of his most iconic goals in Europe. Another clip is titled “This Is How I Overcame Adversity,” and there is a special video showing Ronaldo participating in a free-kick challenge with his son, Cristiano Jr.
Ronaldo’s prominence extends beyond YouTube, as he also boasts an enormous following on other social media platforms. He has 633 million followers on Instagram, 170 million on Facebook, and 112 million on X (Twitter). With this vast fan base, Ronaldo’s YouTube channel is expected to soon achieve the Diamond Play Button, awarded to channels with over 10 million subscribers, within just a few days.
