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Cristiano Ronaldo breaks YouTube subscribers’ record hours after launching his channel

Football icon Cristiano Ronaldo has set the record for the fastest channel to hit one million subscribers on YouTube.

The Portuguese legend’s new YouTube channel reached a million subscribers in 90 minutes after launching on Wednesday, August 21, 2024.

“The wait is over. My @YouTube channel is finally here! SIUUUbscribe and join me on this new journey,” Ronaldo announced on his social media.

After a few hours, the channel amassed a staggering 1.6 million subscribers, setting the record as the fastest to hit the milestone. The account currently has over 15 million subscribers and counting.

Cristiano Ronaldo is regarded as the most influential sports personality in the world. He is the most followed footballer on X (formerly Twitter), Facebook, and Instagram.

He has 112.5 million followers on X, 170 million on Facebook, and 636 million on Instagram.

The 37-year-old has had a distinguished career that has seen him become a global superstar.

The Al-Nassr forward is a five-time Ballon d’Or winner, a five-time UCL winner, led Portugal to their first-ever European triumph, and has numerous individual records to his name while playing for big clubs like Manchester United, Real Madrid, and Juventus.

He is currently in the twilight of his career and plays for Al-Nassr in the Saudi Pro League.

 

Source: www.ghanaweb.com

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. In addition to his media ventures, Solomon serves as a Brand Ambassador for Alabuga, a prominent Russian industrial company, representing their interests and expansion across Africa. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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