Cristiano Ronaldo shatters YouTube record with stunning debut

Cristiano Ronaldo, one of football's greatest icons, has done it again—but this time, it’s not on the pitch.

The Portuguese star launched his official YouTube channel and instantly broke records, becoming the fastest channel to reach one million subscribers, doing so in just 90 minutes.

The 39-year-old forward, currently playing for Al Nassr in the Saudi Pro League, announced the launch on his social media platforms, which already boast millions of followers.

Ronaldo's channel promises to offer fans an inside look at his life, both on and off the field.

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Record-Breaking debut for Cristiano Ronaldo

Ronaldo’s first video quickly drew attention, with fans flocking to subscribe. Within hours, the channel had garnered 1.69 million subscribers, setting a new standard for YouTube growth.

The channel’s rapid rise didn’t stop there; it eventually hit a jaw-dropping 10 million subscribers within 24 hours, smashing the previous record of seven days set by Hamster Kombat.

In a message to his fans, Ronaldo wrote, “The wait is over. My @YouTube channel is finally here! SIUUUbscribe and join me on this new journey.” His famous celebration cry, “SIUUU,” was cleverly used to encourage fans to subscribe, and it clearly worked.

As Ronaldo prepares for Al Nassr's upcoming Saudi Pro League match against Al-Raed, his focus on social media expansion shows he’s as driven off the field as he is on it.

The football legend continues to push boundaries, not just in sports but in the digital world as well, proving that his influence knows no limits.