After reaching the landmark of one billion followers on social media, Cristiano Ronaldo is rejoicing. Ronaldo, who has won the coveted Ballon d’Or five times, is regarded by many as one of the best football players in history. Owing to his bizarre on-field antics, the Portuguese legend has amassed a sizable fan base on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, and other platforms.

And now, Ronaldo expresses gratitude to his supporters for supporting him along the way as he keeps creating history both on and off the field.

We have one billion followers, making history! An elated Ronaldo wrote on X, “This is more than just a number – it’s a testament to our shared passion, drive, and love for the game and beyond.”

“I’ve always performed for my family and for you, from the streets of Madeira to the world’s grandest stages, and today one billion of us stand together. You have supported me through all the highs and lows throughout the journey. Together, we’ve shown that there are no boundaries to what we can do on this trip, which is our journey,” he said.

In addition to his 170 million Facebook fans, over 600 million Instagram followers, over 100 million X (previously Twitter) followers, and 60 million YouTube subscribers, Ronaldo has joined the video-sharing site.

“I appreciate your support, belief in me, and presence in my life. We’ll keep pushing, succeeding, and creating history together because the greatest is yet to come,” he said.

Ronaldo just scored his 900th goal in a Nations League game against Croatia, winning 2-0. It was his 131st international goal to date.

Since it’s a significant occasion, it was emotional. It may seem like any other milestone, but only I and those close to me understand how difficult it is to work hard every day, maintain physical and mental fitness, and reach 900 objectives. It’s a special turning point in my career,” Ronaldo had said.