Social media users have rewarded Cristiano Ronaldo with an award no sports icon has been graced with before.
The Portuguese player entered an exclusive list on Instagram following his scintillating performance against Atlético Madrid, as he became the first sports personality to gather 100 million followers on his Instagram account.
The player likes to post pictures and videos showing his antics on the pitch and promoting his brand. Perhaps the most relatable aspect of his account are the pictures and videos featuring his son, Cristiano Jr, who has developed a fanbase of his own.
Only pop stars such as Selena Gomez, Beyonce and Ariana Grande have surpassed the 100-million-follower mark, which makes the record even more impressive. Real Madrid's all-time top scorer also holds the record for most followers on Facebook for a footballer, with more than 120 million followers on that social media service.
