Ronaldo reaches one billion social media followers

Cristiano Ronaldo on Thursday thanked his supporters after reaching the milestone of one billion social media followers across all platforms.

The Al Nassr captain has 638 million followers on Instagram, 170m on Facebook and 113m on X, previously known as Twitter.

The 39-year-old recently launched his YouTube channel, "UR · Ronaldo," that became the fastest channel to hit 1m subscribers on the platform and has now reached over 60m.

"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," Ronaldo wrote on Instagram.

"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, 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."

Ronaldo, who earlier this month became became the first men's player in history to score 900 goals in official matches, is not wanting to slow down.

The five-time Ballon d'Or winner added: "The best is yet to come, and we'll keep pushing, winning, and making history together."