The football player Cristiano Ronaldo, who broke numerous records, is also becoming well-known off the field thanks to his new official YouTube channel, UR Cristiano. Since its August 21 launch, the channel has amassed one million members in just ninety minutes, breaking the previous record of Blackpink's Jennie Kim, who did so in seven hours. UR Ronaldo has almost 14 million followers as of right now, which is a noteworthy accomplishment when you consider that Mr. Beast, the most popular creator on YouTube, needed 132 days to reach 10 million subscribers.
Ronaldo announced the launch of his channel on Instagram, where he is the most followed person globally, with a post saying, "The wait is over. My YouTube channel is finally here! SIUUUbscribe and join me on this new journey." The channel features 19 videos to date, including content about football, Ronaldo's perspectives on sports legends like Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal, and glimpses into his family life in Saudi Arabia. Many of these videos have already surpassed one million views.
The channel also serves as a platform to showcase Saudi Arabia’s top attractions. One notable video, titled “This is how I felt when I discovered paradise … The Red Sea Project, Saudi,” features behind-the-scenes footage of a major development project. Ronaldo expressed his admiration for the Red Sea area, recommending it as a romantic destination and praising its beauty. His presence in the Saudi Pro League since 2022 has been a significant asset for promoting tourism in the region.