Ronaldo hits 1bn social media followers
Ballon d’Or winner and Portuguese footballer Cristiano Ronaldo has broken the record by celebrating 1 billion followers across all his social media platforms.
Ronaldo, who scored his 900th career goal last week, is the first human being to reach a billion followers on social media, reports Reuters.
Meanwhile, his newly-launched YouTube channel has attracted more than 60 million subscribers in just over three weeks.
Ronaldo posted on X, “We’ve made history, one 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.”
“You’ve been with me every step of the way, through all the highs and the lows. This journey is our journey… Thank you for believing in me, for your support, and for being part of my life.”
The former Manchester United and Real Madrid player reached the milestone with over 639 million followers on Instagram, 170 million on Facebook and 113 million on X.
The 39-year-old topped Forbes’ list of highest-paid athletes this year, with off-field earnings of $60 million, boosted by his large social media following.
Ronaldo’s club Al-Nassr will host Al-Ahli in the Saudi Pro League on Friday.
