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Footballer Cristiano Ronaldo breaks new YouTube channel record

Cristiano Ronaldo Al Nassr
Cristiano Ronaldo of Al Nassr celebrates after scoring the first goal during the Saudi Super Cup final on August 17, 2024, which Al Nassr lost to Al Hilal 4-1 in Abha, Saudi Arabia [Yasser Bakhsh/Getty Images]

Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo has launched his YouTube channel, and more than a million subscribers signed up within the first 90 minutes.

The 39-year-old, five-time Ballon d’Or winner plays for the Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr and has represented Portugal in international tournaments for more than two decades.

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

A couple of hours after posting his first video, 1.69 million subscribers had joined the newly launched digital channel.

Ronaldo has 112.5 million followers on the X platform, 170 million on Facebook and 636 million on Instagram.

The former Real Madrid and Manchester United player is preparing for his team’s Saudi Pro League opener against Al-Raed on Thursday.

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