Portuguese footballer Cristiano Ronaldo has achieved a remarkable feat on YouTube, securing the coveted Gold Creator Award just hours after launching his channel.

The 39-year-old football star opened his YouTube account on Wednesday, and within a few hours of posting his first video, he had attracted an impressive 1.69 million subscribers.

Ronaldo reached the milestone of 1 million subscribers, earning him the prestigious award. On his official X page, Ronaldo expressed his gratitude, saying,

“A present for my family. Thank you to all the SIUUU subscribers.” In a celebratory clip, he is seen entering a room with his children cheering as he showcases the award.

Ronaldo shared his excitement, posting, “The wait is over. My @YouTube channel is finally here! SUUUbscribe and join me on this new journey.”

YouTube offers four Creator Awards, each marking a significant subscriber milestone, and Ronaldo’s rapid achievement of the Gold Creator Award has sparked widespread amazement online.

Many have commented on the speed of his success, with some questioning if this is a new record for YouTube channel launches.

In a similar vein of rapid social media success, former U.S. President Donald Trump experienced a notable surge in followers on TikTok.

In June 2024, just one day after joining the platform, Trump garnered 3 million followers. This swift rise came despite his previous attempts to ban TikTok as president due to national security concerns.

Trump’s TikTok debut, marked by a launch video showing him at an Ultimate Fighting Championship event, aimed to engage younger voters in his third presidential bid.

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