Cristiano Ronaldo reached one billion followers on his networks, and Messi lacks this to equal it

Cristiano Ronaldo reached one billion followers, becoming the most famous person in the world when it comes to social media. Lionel Messi, on the other hand, has 638 million followers on his networks according to the Disruptivo Red portal, that is, he is 362 million followers away from matching CR7. The following were taken into account for the measurement: Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, Twitter, X.

Cristiano made a publication on his social networks celebrating that he reached one billion followers: "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."

Cristiano continued in his statement: "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."

Recently, Cristiano Ronaldo opened his YouTube channel, where he began to tell stories and anecdotes from his life as a footballer. In a matter of hours he reached millions of followers and confessed that his goal is to become the most famous YouTuber in the world, even dethroning Mister Beats, one of the most viral characters in the medium.

What is the reason for Cristiano Ronaldo's success on social networks?

The main characteristic of Cristiano Ronaldo is his attitude, the Portuguese star is a controversial character who has no qualms about saying things as they are. This has brought him detractors but also many followers. Another factor is that Cristiano is an exemplary, disciplined athlete and that has been replicated throughout the world, many want to be like him.