Just now, off the football field, Cristiano Ronaldo made history for the second time. With more than a billion followers across all social media platforms, the Portuguese superstar has officially broken the record as the first person to do so. Ronaldo’s online persona is just as powerful as his on-field exploits, spanning across Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.
Ronaldo has an unparalleled social media following, with 170 million Facebook fans, 639 million Instagram followers, and a rapidly expanding YouTube channel that has amassed 60.5 million subscribers. In just one week, his recent YouTube endeavor amassed 50 million subscribers! The staggering numbers make it easy to understand why he is still among the most powerful people.
In a heartfelt post, Ronaldo thanked his supporters for their encouragement. He stressed that this milestone is about the shared love of the game and life in general, not just the numbers. Growing and celebrating his accomplishments both on and off the field is his devoted fan base, which has supported him through the highs and lows of his career.
This social media victory comes just after Ronaldo achieved another significant personal milestone—he recently scored his 900th goal in his career, solidifying his status as a football legend. He once again demonstrates his unstoppable nature by combining his global influence with sports prowess to become a true icon.
Ronaldo is not only playing football, but he is creating history every step of the way, with over a billion people following his journey.