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Cristiano Ronaldo launches his official YouTube channel
Portuguese football icon Cristiano Ronaldo launched his official YouTube channel, “UR Cristiano,” attracting over six million subscribers on its first day.
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Portuguese football icon Cristiano Ronaldo launched his official YouTube channel, “UR Cristiano,” attracting over six million subscribers on its first day.
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OUR TAKE As a lifelong fan, I’m thrilled to see Ronaldo embracing YouTube. It’s fantastic to have another way to connect with him and get insights into his life. This move feels like a natural extension of his digital presence, and I can’t wait to see what he shares. –Vicky Wu, BTW reporter Portuguese football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo launched his official YouTube channel, titled “ UR Cristiano ,” on Wednesday. Within just a few hours, the channel attracted an impressive 1.69 million subscribers. By the end of the day, the subscriber count had soared to over six million. The channel went live with 12 videos, which quickly garnered between 400,000 and 2.5 million views each.
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Ronaldo, who plays for Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr, announced the launch on his social media accounts. He invited his massive following – including 112.5 million on Twitter (previously known as the X platform), 170 million on Facebook, and 636 million on Instagram – to subscribe. “The wait is over. My @YouTube channel is finally here! SIUUUbscribe and join me on this new journey,” Ronaldo posted. With more than 900 million followers across these platforms, Ronaldo’s move into YouTube is expected to have a significant impact. Also read: China-based EV makers hit with European Union tariffs Also read: Google faces class action lawsuit over Chrome data collection Cristiano Ronaldo’s entry into YouTube marks a notable expansion into a platform that has not yet been fully embraced by professional footballers. While YouTube has become a popular medium for NFL and NBA athletes, Ronaldo’s venture could pave the way for other football stars to explore the platform’s potential for connecting with fans and building personal brands.
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- Portuguese football icon Cristiano Ronaldo launched his official YouTube channel, “UR Cristiano,” attracting over six million subscribers on its first day.
- “The wait is over. 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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