Cristiano Ronaldo’s recent collaboration with YouTube giant MrBeast has set the internet ablaze, drawing millions of views and sparking heated debates among fans. The video, titled “I Meet MrBeast to Break the Internet!” not only showcased the star power of both personalities but also featured a playful quip that quickly became a talking point.
During the video, MrBeast humorously interrupted Ronaldo as the football legend mentioned his upcoming 40th birthday. “Almost 40, you’re about to die!” MrBeast joked, with both men laughing off the remark. However, the comment has since divided fans. On X (formerly Twitter), one fan tweeted, “Why’d he cook my old man like that?” while another added, “MrBeast really hit him with the ‘your expiration date is near’ line.” Some were less amused, asking, “Why would bro say that?” and “How can he say something like this?”
Despite the mixed reactions, the video was a massive success. Uploaded to Ronaldo’s rapidly growing YouTube channel, it racked up over 7 million views within just five hours. MrBeast, whose main channel boasts an impressive 331 million subscribers, couldn’t help but marvel at Ronaldo’s skyrocketing YouTube presence. “Honestly, I thought you were gonna do about 20 or 30 million in your first month,” MrBeast said. “When you did 60, I was like, Oh my gosh. It’s like the most ever gained in one month. Before you, it was 20 million, and that was us. So, sixty, that was insane!”
The video also featured a candid conversation between the two, touching on Ronaldo’s career and future plans. When MrBeast asked how it felt to reach a billion followers across various platforms, 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.”
Ronaldo, who recently joined the YouTube space, also discussed his career longevity, saying, “I’m not thinking about retiring anytime soon. I want to keep playing for as long as I can.” Meanwhile, MrBeast joked about his own longevity, saying, “I’m going to live until 100. I just want to let you know.”
Although fans appreciated the candid nature of the conversation, some awkward moments surfaced, particularly when MrBeast discussed his extreme YouTube challenges, such as burying himself alive for seven days or spending a week in solitary confinement. Ronaldo, seemingly bemused, called these stunts “wild,” adding, “Man, that’s crazy! I’m just trying to focus on playing football.”
While some fans were disappointed that a Messi-Ronaldo collaboration wasn’t part of the video, the collaboration between Ronaldo and MrBeast has been a huge success. The video’s rapid viewership growth is a testament to the influence these two internet icons hold, with one fan commenting, “MrBeast and Ronaldo together? It’s unexpected, but it’s pure entertainment.”
As the video continues to break records, it’s clear that the combination of sports and YouTube fame is a winning formula — even if a few jokes stir the pot along the way.
