Ronaldo sets record for most liked Instagram post by an athlete

Portuguese striker Christiano Ronaldo. (Francisco Seco/AP)

If anyone thought Cristiano Ronaldo’s departure from Real Madrid to Italian powerhouse Juventus would tarnish his popularity with his fans, then think again.

Ronaldo’s “Forza Juve” Instagram post has reached more than 11.6 million likes – setting a record for the most liked photo posted by an athlete and fifth-most liked post of all-time.

Forza Juve! #FinoAllaFine

11.6m Likes, 235.8k Comments – Cristiano Ronaldo (@cristiano) on Instagram: “Forza Juve! #FinoAllaFine”

The five-time Ballon d’Or award winner is showing no signs of slowing down, as his €100-million transfer fee already seems to be paying off for the Italian club. Juventus sold over $60 million worth of Ronaldo shirts in just 24 hours after he officially joined the team.

With numbers like these, it truly becomes apparent why Ronaldo is considered one of the biggest sports stars in the world.

That is the CR7 effect.

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