By Rajveer Sekhawat 
Cristiano Ronaldo has excited fans by launching his new YouTube channel, and the response has been overwhelming. YouTube, a hub for football enthusiasts featuring everything from Joga Bonito videos to countless podcasts and talk shows by current and former players, has now welcomed the addition of one of the sport’s biggest stars.
Ronaldo’s YouTube Debut: On Wednesday, Ronaldo took to social media to announce, “The wait is over. My @YouTube channel is finally here! SIUUUbscribe and join me on this new journey.” Within hours of uploading his first video, the channel amassed 1.69 million subscribers. Ronaldo shattered YouTube’s record by reaching 10 million subscribers in just one day, surpassing the previous record of seven days held by Hamster Kombat.
Ronaldo’s Football Ventures: Ronaldo, who will be in action for Al Nassr on Thursday against Al Raed in the Saudi Pro League, is looking to bounce back from a recent defeat. Al Nassr suffered a 1-4 loss to Al Hilal in the Spanish Super Cup final, with Ronaldo scoring the only goal for his team. Aleksandar Mitrovic scored twice for Al Hilal, and Sergej Milinkovic-Savic and Malcom also contributed to the scoreline.
Looking Ahead: Ronaldo aims to challenge Al Hilal’s dominance in the domestic league. Al Hilal defender Kalidou Koulibaly shared his concerns about the competitive season ahead, stating, “I’m feeling a lot of apprehension because this season is going to be very difficult. Last year was tough, but we managed to come out on top. This year, all teams will be aiming to beat Al Hilal.”
Koulibaly also expressed anticipation for Neymar’s return, despite his ongoing injury. “Neymar’s return is highly anticipated by our players. We know there’s a bit of waiting due to his injury, but people will see a great Neymar. He remains motivated, and we’re preparing him to be in his best condition to help us win trophies,” he added.
SHIVAM SHARMA