The Portuguese footballer’s launch broke the world report for quickest YouTube channel to hit a million subscribers.

Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo has launched his YouTube channel, and greater than 1,000,000 subscribers signed up inside the first 90 minutes.

The 39-year-old, five-time Ballon d’Or winner performs for the Saudi Arabian membership Al Nassr and has represented Portugal in worldwide tournaments for greater than 20 years.

“The wait is over. My @YouTube channel is lastly right here! SIUUUbscribe and be a part of me on this new journey,” Ronaldo posted on Wednesday on his social media accounts.

A few hours after posting his first video, 1.69 million subscribers had joined the newly launched digital channel.

Ronaldo has 112.5 million followers on the X platform, 170 million on Fb and 636 million on Instagram.

The previous Actual Madrid and Manchester United participant is making ready for his staff’s Saudi Professional League opener towards Al-Raed on Thursday.