After notching up a record 900 goals, Portuguese football legend Cristiano Ronaldo has become the first-ever athlete to have 1 billion followers across his social media platforms. Ronaldo took to his official account on the social media platform and stated that it's a testament to fans' passion, drive, and love which extends well beyond for just the sport.
The 38-year-old has over 600 million followers on Instagram, 60.6 million subscribers in his newly-opened YouTube channel, 113 million followers on X, 170 million on Facebook, 9.4 million on Kuaishou and 7.5 million on Weibo - two of which are Chinese platforms and are hugely popular.
The veteran footballer took to X and wrote:
"We’ve made history — 1 BILLION followers! This is more than just a number - it’s a testament to our shared passion, drive, and love for the game and beyond. From the streets of Madeira to the biggest stages in the world, I’ve always played for my family and for you, and now 1 billion of us stand together. You’ve been with me every step of the way, through all the highs and the lows."
"This journey is our journey, and together, we’ve shown that there are no limits to what we can achieve. 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."
"It was a milestone I wanted to reach for a long time" - Cristiano Ronaldo
After reaching 900 goals, Ronaldo stated that it was an emotional moment for him, given it was pending since a long time.
"It means a lot. It was a milestone I wanted to reach for a long time. I knew I would reach this number because as I continue to play, it would happen naturally. It was emotional because it’s a milestone."
