Ronaldo's YouTube channel set the world record

The personal YouTube channel of Cristiano Ronaldohas set a record. ESPN reported on this.
“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.
A couple of hours after posting his first video, 1.69 million subscribers had joined the newly launched digital channel. The channel collected more than 14 million subscribers in 17 hours. This rapid growth underscores just how massive Ronaldo's influence is, particularly among younger audiences that have grown up in the era of social media and online content creation. It signals that athlete is savvy to the power of the creator economy and is determined to harness it for his own brand and legacy.
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 the channel, Ronaldo has promised to give fans an unprecedented look into his life, sharing content not just about football but also about his family, wellness, nutrition, preparation, recovery, education, and business. "I have always enjoyed having such a strong relationship with fans on social media and my YouTube channel will give me an even bigger platform to do so and they will learn more about me, my family, and my views on many different subjects," Ronaldo said in the channel's launch announcement.