Portuguese forward Cristiano Ronaldo has surpassed one billion followers on his social media accounts, helped by his newly launched YouTube channel, which has attracted more than 60 million subscribers in just over three weeks.
Ronaldo, who scored his 900th career goal last week to help Portugal beat Croatia 2-1 in the Nations League, is the first person to reach one billion followers on social media, according to media reports around the world.
“We’ve made history – 1 billion followers! This is more than just a number, it’s a testament to our shared passion, drive and love for the game and beyond,” Ronaldo posted on X.
“You have been with me every step of the way, through all the ups and downs. This journey is our journey (…) thank you for believing in me, for your support and for being a part of my life.”
The former Manchester United and Real Madrid player reached the milestone with more than 639 million followers on Instagram, 170 million on Facebook and 113 million on X.
Ronaldo, 39, topped Forbes’ list of highest-paid athletes this year, with off-field earnings of $60 million, thanks to his huge social media following.
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– 2024-09-22 22:50:16
