Cristiano Ronaldo Surpasses 1 Billion Followers on Social Media
Cristiano Ronaldo has set a new record by being the first person to have over 1 billion followers on social media. He has more than 639 million followers on Instagram, 170 million on Facebook, 113 million on X (formerly known as Twitter), and 60.5 million subscribers on YouTube.
Ronaldo is famous not just for his soccer skills but also for how he connects with fans online. He shares details about his life and training routines, which his fans love. His new YouTube channel got over a million subscribers in just an hour and a half, showing how popular he is across different platforms.
On X, Ronaldo thanked his followers, saying, “We’ve made history 1 BILLION followers! This is more than just a number. It shows our shared passion and love for the game and more. From the streets of Madeira to the biggest stages in the world, I’ve always played for my family and you. Now, 1 billion of us are together.”
He added, “You’ve been with me at every step during the good times and the bad. This journey is ours, and together, we’ve shown there are no limits to what we can achieve.”

Ronaldo finished by thanking his fans for their support and shared his excitement for the future, “Thank you for believing in me, for your support, and for being part of my life. The best is yet to come, and we’ll keep pushing, winning, and making history together.”
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