Since launching his official YouTube channel, <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/tag/cristiano-ronaldo/">Cristiano Ronaldo</a> has consistently produced engaging content, offering glimpses into his personal life and career highlights. His latest venture sees him collaborating with other influencers, most recently with MrBeast, the world’s most subscribed YouTuber (over 330 million subscribers). This collaboration marks an interesting expansion of Ronaldo’s online presence, showcasing his willingness to engage with a new audience.



Ronaldo welcomed MrBeast to <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/tag/al-nassr/">Al Nassr</a>‘s stadium for a series of soccer challenges. These included long-range shots at targets placed in the corners of the goal and a penalty shootout with a progressively increasing number of goalkeepers. The challenges themselves are designed to showcase Ronaldo’s skills and provide entertaining content for viewers. 



The penalty shootout challenge in particular highlights the skills of both the strikers and the goalkeepers, and how this type of soccer challenge can produce highly entertaining content.



The penalty shootout segment generated a viral moment when MrBeast introduced a fourth goalkeeper, a friend who had previously claimed that <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/tag/lionel-messi">Lionel Messi</a> was the greatest of all time (GOAT). <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/tag/mr-beast/">MrBeast</a>‘s comment, meant to playfully tease Ronaldo, prompted an immediate reaction. Ronaldo, upon hearing the claim, looked up and shouted, “Who says Messi is better than me?”



<h2>Ronaldo’s good-humored response and Messi impression</h2>



The reaction from those present was immediate, and Ronaldo found the moment highly amusing, bursting into laughter. The moment itself exemplifies the playful rivalry and mutual respect between two of the greatest players in the history of soccer. He later added a clip imitating Messi’s infamous post-match phrase from the Qatar 2022 World Cup, “Qué mirás, bobo?” (What are you looking at, stupid?).



Despite the four goalkeepers defending the goal, Ronaldo successfully scored a goal, showcasing his exceptional skill and composure under pressure. This memorable challenge is sure to further amplify the video’s reach and generate more discussion about who is the greatest ever. The video showcases not only football skill but also Ronaldo’s humor and ability to connect with younger audiences through social media.



The collaboration with MrBeast highlights Ronaldo’s strategic approach to building his YouTube channel and engaging with a wider audience. His willingness to participate in such challenges underscores his ability to maintain relevance and connect with a younger demographic. The video showcases Ronaldo’s understanding of the online landscape and his willingness to embrace new opportunities and strategies to enhance his online presence.

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Cristiano Ronaldo does not have any plans to retire or <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/news/ronaldo-plans-on-staying-with-al-nassr-through-2026-world-cup-20231009-WST-461204.html">leave Saudi side Al Nassr </a>anytime soon. However, the soccer legend is already setting new goals. The only difference is that these pertain to off-the-pitch accolades.



The 39-year-old launched an account on YouTube two-thirds of the way through August. The Portuguese broke world records online by becoming the fastest-growing YouTube channel of all time. According to <a href="https://youtube.fandom.com/wiki/UR_%C2%B7_Cristiano#:~:text=He%20is%20the%20top%20goalscorer,hours%20and%207%20days%20respectively.">WikiTubia</a>, the Al Nassr star was the fastest person to reach 100,000, 1 million, 10 million and 50 million subscribers on the social media platform.



Speaking at a press conference ahead of Portugal’s Nation League games against Croatia and Scotland, Ronaldo was asked about his retirement plans:



“When the time comes, I’ll move on,” Ronaldo stated. “It won’t be a difficult decision to make. If I feel like I’m no longer contributing anything, I’ll be the first to leave.”



At 39, Ronaldo’s days in a Portugal jersey are limited. Euro 2024 was his penultimate major international tournament before he aims to play in the 2026 World Cup for the final time.



The twilight days of his career are here. However, his competitive spirit and drive, which have made him one of the greatest soccer players of all time, have now positioned him for success online. In just three weeks, the former Manchester United star surpassed 56 million YouTube subscribers.



<h2>Ronaldo continues to track down MrBeast at remarkable pace</h2>



Ronaldo’s next objective is to overtake MrBeast’s subscriber count. MrBeast, the popular American YouTuber whose real name is James Donaldson, currently boasts 313 million subscribers. Ronaldo has made it clear that he not only wants to reach that milestone but to surpass it:



“MrBeast on YouTube? In two years, let’s try to beat him,” Cristiano said.



For comparison, Ronaldo’s arch-rival Lionel Messi currently has just 3.3 million subscribers. Ronaldo tripled that number on his first day on YouTube, highlighting the effectiveness of his long-term PR and marketing strategy. Ronaldo’s content appeals primarily to a younger audience, particularly those who have followed his rise to superstardom over the last two decades. As of July 2024, <a href="https://www.statista.com/statistics/1287137/youtube-global-users-age-gender-distribution/">21.1% of YouTube users</a> were made up of males between the age of 18-34.



This summer, millions watched Ronaldo’s emotional reaction after missing a penalty for Portugal in the Round of 16 against Slovenia. Some saw it as a moment of vulnerability. Others saw the realization of a legend coming to terms with the passage of time. This raised questions about whether the same relentless drive that made him an all-time great could become a challenge after retirement.



If Ronaldo decides against a coaching career, he has already positioned himself for success in other fields. His ventures in hospitality, clothing and fragrances are well-known. Now, with his foray into technology and social media, he is entering a booming industry where he has the potential to excel.



At the current projection rate, Cristiano Ronaldo may well topple MrBeast as YouTube’s Given his current growth trajectory, Ronaldo could very well surpass MrBeast as YouTube’s most popular user before stepping onto the field for his swansong at the 2026 World Cup in Canada, Mexico and the United States.



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