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Cristiano Ronaldo, the football legend, has traded stadiums for screens. The five-time Ballon d’Or winner has recently launched his own YouTube channel, and it’s already making waves. With over 22 million subscribers, Ronaldo’s channel is set to become a major player in the online content world.
Cristiano Ronaldo: From the pitch to the screens
Cristiano Ronaldo, one of the greatest figures in world football, has just added a new string to his bow by launching his own YouTube channel. After setting stadiums all over the world on fire for years, the Portuguese is now setting out to conquer the hearts of Internet users.
A new YouTube star is born with a flying start
Cristiano Ronaldo has added a new record to his impressive list of achievements. An hour and a half after its launch on August 21, the Portuguese footballer’s YouTube channel already had one million subscribers, a first in the platform’s history. While he is still far from the 311 million followers of American videographer Mr. Beast, the star has already surpassed French YouTube bigwigs like Squeezie.
His channel, called UR Cristiano, has almost 69 million views. In one of his 19 videos already online, he details with his partner Georgina Rodriguez this project that he has been thinking about for several years.
He wants to use this channel to share with his fans a new side of his personality, show people things that they have not yet had the opportunity to see and simply get closer to them and reveal himself.
What content to attract Internet users?
While the exact content of the channel has yet to be revealed in detail, we can expect Ronaldo to share with his subscribers’ special moments from his daily life, behind-the-scenes insights into his career, and perhaps even a few surprises. The footballer could thus create a unique proximity with his fans, offering them privileged access to his world.
In this video, Cristiano Ronaldo introduces his new project, a YouTube channel called “UR Cristiano.” He explains that the project was born from a desire to get closer to his fans and share more personal and authentic content with them.
His wife, Georgina Rodríguez, is the first guest on the channel. Together, they explain that the channel will feature videos about their daily lives, their passions, and their projects. They also want to show that they are normal people with their own feelings and vulnerabilities.
Cristiano Ronaldo is confident that the project will be a success, thanks to his determination and the curiosity of his fans. He encourages viewers to support him and subscribe to the channel.
“When I Met the Most Famous Cristiano” was released on the UR · Cristiano YouTube channel on August 21, 2024. It has garnered over 28 million views and 2 million likes.
In the video, the content creator recounts his meeting with Cristiano Ronaldo, the renowned Portuguese footballer. He describes the experience as incredible and is eager to share it with his fans.
Although the video is brief, lasting only one minute and three seconds, it is filled with emotion. The content creator’s admiration for Cristiano Ronaldo is evident, and it’s clear that he was deeply impressed by their encounter.
In this video, Cristiano Ronaldo introduces his new project, a YouTube channel called “UR Cristiano.” He explains that the project emerged from a desire to connect more closely with his fans and share more personal and authentic content.
His wife, Georgina Rodríguez, is the first guest on the channel. Together, they explain that the channel will feature videos about their daily lives, their passions, and their projects. They also aim to show that they are ordinary people with their own feelings and vulnerabilities.
Cristiano Ronaldo is confident that this project will be a success, driven by his determination and the curiosity of his fans. He encourages viewers to support him and subscribe to the channel.
Preparing for life after football with a more positive image
If you search for the channel under the handle @Cristiano, you’ll find that its official name is “UR · Cristiano,” which can be read as “You are Cristiano.” In other words, “You are Cristiano.” Why this name? “We want to hear your opinion. UR is a way (…) to be part of the concept,” he explains.
This venture will also allow Cristiano Ronaldo to prepare for his post-football career, which is approaching rapidly. While his Instagram posts mainly focus on his sports performances, YouTube gives him the opportunity to branch out into lifestyle content, projecting a more cheerful and altruistic image of himself. “Fans will love discovering this side of you that they probably don’t know yet,” predicts Georgina Rodriguez. This would be a sharp contrast to his outbursts at Al-Nassr in Saudi Arabia, which have reinforced the image of him as arrogant and narcissistic among his critics.
An impact on the world of sport?
Cristiano Ronaldo’s entry into YouTube marks a significant shift in the sports world. More and more elite athletes are turning to social media to engage directly with their fans and build their personal brands. Ronaldo’s move could inspire many other athletes to follow suit and create exclusive content for their communities.
The launch of Cristiano Ronaldo’s YouTube channel represents a major milestone in the digital landscape. The Portuguese star has once again showcased his immense influence and ability to innovate. It will be fascinating to observe how this channel evolves and the impact it has on the sports and social media realms.
Can he compete with Mr.Beast?
Cristiano Ronaldo isn’t entering the platform as an amateur content creator. His initial videos are produced with resources comparable to those of top stars on the platform. The thumbnails for his videos easily rival those of the most famous YouTubers.
Another indication of the Real Madrid legend’s ambitions is that several of his videos feature titles translated into French for French-speaking viewers. This strategy aims to maximize his potential audience, similar to what American YouTuber MrBeast, who has 311 million subscribers, does.
With such a strong launch, Cristiano Ronaldo has already surpassed many personalities. A live video from the account “Score 90” allows viewers to track in real time his subscriber count and the milestones he’s reaching, including surpassing Lionel Messi (2.2 million subscribers), Manchester United (9.3 million), and FCBarcelona (17.9 million). The famous streamer Speed (28 million), who is a fan of his, is likely to be the next one he overtakes in no time. In the end, will he reach MrBeast’s subscriber count faster than expected?
