Portuguese professional footballer, Christiano Ronaldo has celebrated 1 billion followers across all his social media platforms.
Gatekeepers News reports that the most capped player for Portugal took to his official Instagram page to celebrate the achievement.
Ronaldo thanked his supporters for believing in him through “all the highs and the lows”.
He reflected on his journey from a young boy in Madeira to becoming “one of the greatest players of all time”.
The 39-year-old footballer wrote, “We have made history — 1 BILLION followers! This is more than just a number.”
“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.”
“You’ve been with me every step of the way. 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.”
This makes the five-time Ballon d’Or winner the most followed person on social media, including Instagram with 638 million, X with 113 million, Facebook with 170+ million, and YouTube with 60+ million.