Cristiano Ronaldo breaking records with YouTube debut: But did you know he was not allowed to create the YT channel before?

Cristiano Ronaldo, the famous Portuguese footballer, has launched his own YouTube channel as of Wednesday. At 39 years old and a five-time Ballon d'Or winner, Ronaldo currently plays for Al Nassr, a Saudi Arabian club.

He announced the channel on his social media, saying, "The wait is over. My @YouTube channel is finally here! SIUUUbscribe and join me on this new journey."

His fans responded quickly, and the channel gained over 4 million subscribers within hours of its debut and uploaded 18 long-form and short videos so far. Ronaldo's channel set a world record for reaching 1 million subscribers in just 90 minutes, beating the previous record of seven hours held by K-Pop star Jennie Kim. But did you know he was once not allowed to create an account on YouTube?

Cristiano Ronaldo, the famous Portuguese footballer, has an incredible net worth of around $260 million. This huge amount makes him the world’s highest-paid athlete for the fourth time. He earns $200 million (Approx Rs 2,100 crore) a year, mainly from his contract with Al Nassr, a Saudi Pro League club. Ronaldo also earns a lot from his social media presence, especially on Instagram. According to reports in 2023, Cristiano Ronaldo charged?$3.23 million (Rs 26 crore) per Instagram post.?He has endorsement deals with big brands like Binance, Erakulis, Nike, Herbalife, Clear Haircare, and Whoop. While Ronaldo's fame and fortune continue to grow, there’s an interesting and lesser-known fact about him: he was not allowed to create a YouTube channel. This surprising restriction has left many fans curious about the reasons behind it.

Cristiano Ronaldo's Massive Social Media Following

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Cristiano Ronaldo is one of the best football players ever, with millions of fans worldwide. He is the most-followed person on social media, with over 900 million followers. But did you know that Cristiano Ronaldo is not allowed to create a YouTube channel? Yes, it’s true. According to the website Sports Big News,?the 39-year-old cannot start a YouTube channel because it would attract so many subscribers and views that it could strain the platform’s finances.

The TikTok Ban and What It Means

In 2023, Cristiano Ronaldo joined TikTok and quickly gained millions of followers. His videos got millions of views, but the platform eventually banned his account without giving a clear reason. Rumours suggest that TikTok couldn’t afford to pay the large sums of money that Ronaldo’s presence would require. This incident supports the reports that Cristiano Ronaldo is also banned from creating a YouTube channel.

Follow Ronaldo on Other Platforms

Even though he can’t use YouTube or TikTok, fans can still follow Cristiano Ronaldo on other social media platforms. He has more than 633 million followers on Instagram, 112 million on X (formerly Twitter), and 170 million on Facebook. These platforms allow fans to stay updated on Ronaldo’s personal life and career.

Ronaldo's Current Football Activities

Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal was eliminated from Euro 2024 after a disappointing loss to France. The game ended 0-0 in regular time, but Portugal lost 5-3 in the penalty shootout, with Joao Felix missing a penalty.

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