Cristiano Ronaldo Hits 600 Million Instagram Followers, Topping Lionel Messi, Selena Gomez

Cristiano Ronaldo has become the first person ever to reach 600 million followers on Meta Platforms Inc's (NASDAQ: META) Instagram.

The renowned Portuguese soccer player, who serves as a forward for Al Nassr and captains the Portuguese national team, had previously reached the milestone of 500 million followers in November 2022.

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Ronaldo's presence on Instagram has been marked by active engagement, resulting in a significant increase of over 150 million followers since May.

In terms of Instagram followers, Argentine soccer player Lionel Messi ranks second with 482 million followers, and singer-actor Selena Gomez holds the third spot with 427 million followers.

Other prominent individuals in the top 10 list of most-followed Instagram accounts include Kylie Jenner, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, Ariana Grande, Beyoncé, Khloe Kardashian, and Justin Bieber.

The athlete's success extends beyond social media, as he holds a considerable net worth of $500 million, according to Forbes.

Moreover, he topped Forbes' list of the highest-paid athletes in 2023, securing a Guinness World Records title for the highest annual earnings of an athlete.

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