Cristiano Ronaldo launched a new YouTube channel called "UR Cristiano" on Wednesday. The channel gained 14.2 million subscribers within 24 hours, surpassing Lionel Messi's channel. The channel also broke the record for fastest channel to reach 1 million subscribers.
Ronaldo's first video featuring him and his partner Georgina Rodriguez answering questions reached over 1 million views in just 4 hours, becoming the number one trending video on the platform.
The channel currently has over 15 million subscribers, and continues its fast growth.
Ronaldo's new channel offers a glimpse into his life beyond football, covering topics like family, wellness, nutrition, and business.
"Soy Georgina," a show featuring Ronaldo's partner Georgina Rodríguez, is returning to Netflix with a new season and look.
Ronaldo, a five-time Ballon d'Or winner, currently plays for the Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr and has represented Portugal in international tournaments for over two decades, previously playing for Real Madrid, Manchester United, and Juventus.
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