Cristiano Ronaldo is no longer competing against Lionel Messi; now he's facing off against MrBeast! The Portuguese footballer has embarked on a new chapter in his life with his YouTube channel, where he aims to be, as in everything he does, the best content creator. In fact, he's already issued a challenge to the top YouTube user.

"He’s the guy I have to beat on YouTube, and I want to beat him, watch out (laughs). My kids tell me I’ve become a YouTuber! But above all, I want to be close to my fans," said the former Real Madrid, Juventus, and Manchester United player.

On August 21, 2024, the footballer officially launched his YouTube channel, "UR Cristiano," and in less than two hours, surpassed one million subscribers, becoming the fastest channel to reach this milestone in the platform’s history. Since then, his growth has been meteoric, surpassing 56 million subscribers in just a few days.

CR7’s channel, named UR Cristiano, has achieved unprecedented success. To put it in perspective, MrBeast, one of the world’s top content creators, reached 10 million subscribers in 132 days, while the Al Nassr player hit that number in just 12 hours, setting a new record.

Who is MrBeast, the most popular YouTuber in the world?

MrBeast, whose real name is Jimmy Donaldson, is a popular American YouTuber known for his extreme challenges and generous giveaways. At 26 years old, he has built a content empire that includes elaborate challenges, large-scale donations, and commercial partnerships, generating millions of views on his videos.

Famous for creating videos where people compete in challenges for large sums of money, MrBeast reached the highest number of subscribers on YouTube during the first half of 2024, surpassing T-Series, a popular Indian music channel, in June. T-Series, with 268 million subscribers, had held the title since at least 2019, until MrBeast became the most-subscribed YouTuber in early June.

What content does Cristiano Ronaldo publish on YouTube?

The "UR Cristiano" channel debuted with nearly twenty videos on its first day, giving followers a more personal look into the footballer's life. Highlights include Ronaldo reviewing some of his best goals, challenging his eldest son, Cristiano Junior, to free kick contests, and sharing how he manages pressure in his career.

A highly discussed aspect of the channel is the presence of his partner, Georgina Rodríguez. In one of the most popular videos, they both participate in a game to see who knows the other better, answering questions about musical preferences, favorite colors, and other personal topics.

Georgina has played a key role in creating the channel, claiming that its success is "guaranteed" due to Cristiano's dedication and charisma, qualities that have been crucial in attracting the audience. She also revealed that the channel allows them to show they are "real people" and to demonstrate their "healthy relationship," thereby strengthening their connection with followers.