Cristiano Ronaldo has once again made headlines, but this time it’s not for his on-field prowess but for his social media presence. The football icon has now set a new world record for the most-liked comment on social media, surpassing Dylan Page’s previous record with his comment on Kylian Mbappe’s transfer announcement.
Ronaldo’s comment, which read, “My turn to 👀 Excited to see you light up the Bernabéu,” has garnered over 5.1 million likes, making it the most-liked comment on the internet. Mbappe’s announcement post itself received a staggering 23 million likes, with photos of him in Real Madrid training gear alongside Ronaldo.
The former Real Madrid legend, who spent nine years at the club and scored 451 goals in 438 appearances, expressed his excitement for Mbappe’s move to the Bernabeu. Several other legendary Real Madrid players, including David Beckham and Sergio Ramos, also congratulated Mbappe on his transfer.
Dylan Page, the previous record holder with 4.5 million likes on his GTA 6 comment, humorously responded to Ronaldo breaking his record in a TikTok video. Despite the light-hearted banter, Ronaldo’s social media dominance is undeniable, with Mbappe’s post generating over 610,000 mentions across various platforms.
As Ronaldo continues to make waves both on and off the pitch, his social media presence solidifies his status as one of the most influential figures in the world of sports.