Cristiano Ronaldo’s newly launched YouTube channel breaks record

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia: World-renowned football player Cristiano Ronaldo launched his YouTube channel on Wednesday night, gaining over 15 million subscribers within 18 hours.

Shortly after launching the channel, Ronaldo announced it on X (formerly Twitter), where he has about 112.6 million followers, asking his fans to subscribe to the newly launched channel.

The wait is over 👀🎬 My @YouTube channel is finally here! SIUUUbscribe and join me on this new journey: https://t.co/d6RaDnAgEW pic.twitter.com/Yl8TqTQ7C9

— Cristiano Ronaldo (@Cristiano) August 21, 2024

“My @YouTube channel is finally here! SIUUUbscribe and join me on this new journey,” Ronaldo posted on his social media accounts.

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The subscribers responded enthusiastically, prompting the 39-year-old to return to social media to thank his fans.

Ronaldo’s newly launched YouTube channel already has a total of 19 videos posted within 19 hours, with one video being viewed by over 10 million people.

The 39-year-old Portugal international, who is a five-time Ballon d’Or winner, currently plays for Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr.