Kaylah Walton
Cristiano Ronaldo, known for his exceptional drive in football, is now venturing into the digital realm. The Portuguese star has set his sights on becoming the most subscribed individual on YouTube, a title currently held by the platform’s top star, Mr. Beast, with 313 million subscribers.
CR7’s Rise in the Digital World
Cristiano’s YouTube channel, UR Cristiano, made a grand entrance. Within just 12 hours of its launch on July 8, 2024, the channel amassed 10 million subscribers, outpacing Mr. Beast’s previous record of 132 days to hit the same milestone. The rapid success of Ronaldo’s channel underscores his vast global influence, both on and off the field.
“My kids tease me about being a YouTuber, but my true goal is to connect more closely with my fans. And yes, I want to beat MrBeast,” Ronaldo jovially stated in a recent interview.
As of September 1, Ronaldo’s channel has soared to 55.6 million subscribers, placing him within reach of other prominent YouTube personalities like Taylor Swift (59 million) and Justin Bieber (73 million). To provide context, even Lionel Messi, often hailed as one of the greatest footballers, only has 2.7 million subscribers on his channel, highlighting Ronaldo’s unparalleled impact in the digital sphere.
Ronaldo’s journey to YouTube supremacy is just commencing, but with his competitive spirit and massive fan base, he is poised to present a significant challenge to Mr. Beast and other top creators. Whether on the field or in the digital realm, Cristiano Ronaldo is showing that his ambition knows no bounds.
