Cristiano Ronaldo Reaches One Billion Social Media Followers

Cristiano Ronaldo has become the first person to reach one billion followers on social media, aided by his new YouTube channel. Ronaldo's massive following is spread across Instagram, Facebook, and X. He recently scored his 900th career goal and topped Forbes' list of highest-paid athletes.

Cristiano Ronaldo has officially become the first individual to amass one billion followers across various social media platforms. This feat was bolstered significantly by his recently launched YouTube channel, which has garnered over 60 million subscribers in just three weeks.

Last week, Ronaldo celebrated another milestone by scoring his 900th career goal, helping Portugal secure a 2-1 victory over Croatia in the Nations League. Reflecting on his achievement, Ronaldo took to X to share his gratitude, describing the milestone as a testament to shared passion and unwavering support from his fans.

The 39-year-old football icon dominated Forbes' list of highest-paid athletes this year, largely due to $60 million in off-field earnings—a testament to his immense social media influence. Ronaldo's club, Al-Nassr, is set to play against Al-Ahli in the Saudi Pro League this Friday.

(With inputs from agencies.)