Soccer icon and global sensation Cristiano Ronaldo has recently revealed his admiration for the UFC.
Ronaldo, who is not only the most prominent figure in soccer—outshining his close competitor Lionel Messi—but also the most followed individual across all social media platforms, has a star power that extends well beyond his achievements on the pitch.
After launching his YouTube channel, Ronaldo participated in the popular ‘this or that’ game, which asks players to choose between two options.
When faced with a choice between the UFC and boxing, the 39-year-old surprisingly selected the UFC.
This choice is particularly notable given Ronaldo’s presence at several major boxing events.
Cristiano Ronaldo (Photo: Youtube)
His latest appearance in the realm of combat sports was at the high-profile Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk fight in Saudi Arabia earlier this year.
Currently based in Saudi Arabia, where he plays for Al Nassr, Ronaldo has made his mark on football’s biggest stages with Manchester United, Real Madrid, and Juventus.
Despite nearing 40, ‘CR7’ continues to score prolifically, maintaining his status as the most decorated goal-scorer in soccer history. With nearly 900 goals, he surpasses both his rival Lionel Messi and Brazilian legend Pelé on the all-time list.
Ronaldo is no stranger to breaking records, as evidenced by his recent achievement with his YouTube channel.
Within hours of its launch, he became the fastest to reach 1 million subscribers and was awarded a golden play button from the platform on the same day his channel went live.
