Not content with smashing records on the football pitch, Cristiano Ronaldo, the most followed celebrity on Instagram, has become the fastest to 1 million subscribers on YouTube. At the time of writing, he already has 46 million subscribers, having posted 20 videos. Called “UR Cristiano”, Ronaldo’s YouTube channel is not a spontaneous rebellion against boredom. Instead, it’s a carefully calibrated next step in Ronaldo’s journey to remain the most recognisable athlete on the planet, gradually segueing from the most lethal goal-scorer in football to the internet’s most compelling content creator.
As Ronaldo prepares to make more history on YouTube, My Kolkata lists seven reasons why you should check out the Portuguese’s channel
Take in Ronaldo’s ‘siuuu’ celebration more times than you can count
Ronaldo hitting his trademark siuuu celebration for Al Nassr Getty Images
If you haven’t ‘siuubscribed’ already, then you may just miss out on all the future siuuu celebrations that Ronaldo is likely to hit on his channel. And who knows, he may even develop a siuuu song to go with it. We’ve seen Ronaldo’s famous celebration emulated across sports over the past decade — from Chris Gayle to Mohammed Siraj to, most recently, Carlos Alcaraz. But nothing, of course, beats the original, no matter how many times it’s belted out by the Portuguese superstar.
Watch Ronaldo spend quality family time
Gone are the days when Ronaldo would dominate page-three headlines for his tete-a-tete with models and actresses. These days, Ronaldo is quite the family man, in the company of his partner Georgina Rodriguez (a prominent content creator in her own right) and his five children. Naturally, a lot of content will focus on the romance between Georgina and Ronaldo, alongside clips featuring Cristiano Jr. (Ronaldo’s eldest son) learning from his dad on how to be a world-beater.
Learn about Ronaldo’s latest endorsements and brand deals
As the most marketable athlete in the world, Ronaldo starting a YouTube channel is bound to bring in even more sponsorships and endorsements for the Portuguese. And then there are his own businesses — from hotels to fragrances to underwear — that Ronaldo won’t tire of promoting. Even if you aren’t interested in spending your bank balance on all things CR7, it will be fascinating to see how Ronaldo does a product plug-in in between coursing on the treadmill, driving any of his umpteen luxury cars or slotting in penalties during practice.
Ronaldo spilling some tea… Hopefully!
Ronaldo is likely to address topics related to Lionel Messi on his channel Getty Images
Did Ronaldo and Lionel Messi ever have a heart-to-heart chat on the field? What did Ronaldo and Jose Mourinho fall out over at Real Madrid? How bad did things actually get at Manchester United for Ronaldo the second time around? With revelations set to be even more explosive than Ronaldo’s stepovers, expect a lot of tea (or whatever protein shake Ronaldo drinks) to be spilled on YouTube.
Insights into his fitness regime
Ronaldo is a fitness freak. Even at 39, he is the most sculpted player in the game, with a physical conditioning to rival footballers half his age. While Ronaldo has detailed his fitness regime before, a dedicated YouTube channel means he can do deep dives about his Greek god-esque body like never before. Want to watch Ronaldo spend 10 minutes in an ice bath or do 50 push-ups while flashing his megawatt smile or stretching his impeccably maintained legs to outrun a Tesla? All this could be just a click away.
Montages of Ronaldo's best moments
Ronaldo reminiscing about his time at Real Madrid would make for must-watch content Getty Images
There is no shortage of fan accounts compiling Ronaldo’s most memorable contributions on the football field. But nothing tops a compilation from the man himself! If you thought Peter Drury calling Ronaldo’s endless goals for Manchester United, Real Madrid, Juventus and Portugal was iconic, wait till you hear CR7’s own take on how he came up clutch time and again. What excites us most is the prospect of Ronaldo explaining his unforgettable bicycle kick for Real against Juventus in 2018!
Ronaldo trying out viral trends
Will Ronaldo be “very demure, very mindful”, as so many are claiming to be in their digital lives these days? Will Ronaldo show off his dance moves to the latest catchy song on Instagram? Will Ronaldo bring back the mannequin challenge by posing in his trademark free-kick posture? The possibilities are endless when the most viral footballer meets the internet’s most viral trends on YouTube.