Cristiano Ronaldo, the legendary footballer, and MrBeast, the world’s most-followed YouTuber with 331 million subscribers, recently joined forces in a highly anticipated YouTube video. Fans expected an “internet-breaking” moment, particularly after Ronaldo’s teaser suggested a monumental collaboration. However, the video, titled “I Meet MrBeast to Break the Internet!”, did not live up to the sky-high expectations.
The build-up to the collaboration was intense. Ronaldo’s cryptic promise that his next guest would “break the internet” led many to speculate that it might be a historic pairing with Lionel Messi. When the guest turned out to be MrBeast, fans were intrigued but also slightly disappointed, expecting something more groundbreaking.
In the video, Ronaldo and MrBeast discussed a range of topics, from their careers and personal milestones to their dominance on social media. MrBeast began the conversation with a light-hearted question: “What did you think when I started my channel?” The discussion then veered into the possibility of Ronaldo sharing the football field with his son someday. “It’s amazing to see LeBron doing that! As for me, we’ll see. My son is just 14, but maybe when he’s older, he’ll join me on the pitch. I might play for as long as I can,” Ronaldo shared.
The exchange had its share of awkward moments, especially when MrBeast showed Ronaldo his extreme challenges, like burying himself alive for a week and spending seven days in solitary confinement. Ronaldo’s reaction was a mix of amazement and disbelief. “You’re crazy! I can’t imagine being stuck in a coffin for a week,” he said.
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A humorous moment arose when MrBeast joked about Ronaldo’s age, saying, “Cristiano, you’re almost 40—about to die.” Ronaldo laughed and responded, “I want to keep playing for as long as I can. I want to be like LeBron James—playing into my 40s.”
Another interesting topic was Ronaldo’s flying habits. When MrBeast asked if he ever flies commercial, Ronaldo admitted, “I haven’t flown commercial in years. I can’t imagine the chaos if I did.” MrBeast quipped, “Oh, I’d pay to see that! Imagine Ronaldo flying commercial with glasses on. The entire plane would turn into a photo booth!”
The duo also touched on their social media milestones. MrBeast expressed admiration for Ronaldo’s journey and asked, “When you hit a billion followers across everything, how did you feel?” Ronaldo replied, “It felt great, but honestly, not surprising. I know the passion people have for me and football. It’s been an amazing journey.”
Despite the camaraderie and interesting topics, the video underperformed in terms of views and engagement. Many fans had anticipated Lionel Messi as the guest, leading to disappointment when their expectations were not met. Although the video garnered one million views within 30 minutes, its growth soon tapered, reaching 17 million views after 18 hours—far below the Grand Theft Auto VI trailer’s 90 million views within 24 hours.
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Fans expressed their disappointment, with one insider sharing, “Many fans were expecting Messi. When the announcement didn’t align with their hopes, engagement waned.” MrBeast even joked during the video, “Cristiano, you’re almost 40—about to die,” prompting laughter from Ronaldo. The YouTuber also encouraged Ronaldo to collaborate with iShowSpeed, a dedicated fan, or Lionel Messi to truly break the internet.
While the collaboration did not break the internet as anticipated, it still provided valuable insights and moments of entertainment. Ronaldo remains focused on his football career, preparing for his upcoming Saudi Pro League match against Al-Qadisiyah. His fans, however, remain eager for what’s next—both on and off the pitch.
The collaboration with MrBeast has opened doors for potential future content. MrBeast suggested that Ronaldo could grow his YouTube channel through collaborations with other influencers and sports figures like Tom Brady and iShowSpeed. He also recommended creating reaction videos to Ronaldo’s iconic goals, which could attract a wider YouTube audience.
