Cheers to Ronaldo as Facebook likes top 100m

Cristiano Ronaldo

Cristiano Ronaldo

Published Oct 16, 2014

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Johannesburg - Cristiano Ronaldo is the most liked man on Facebook.

He reached a cool 100 million likes on the social networking site and shared a video to thank his fans.

“I'm so honoured to have reached 100 million likes on Facebook. It's amazing to achieve this incredible milestone and connecting with all the fans around the world. Their outstanding support inspires me and I thank them all.”

The soccer ace joined Facebook in 2009 and has used the platform to share his accomplishments and personal moments.

The Real Madrid superstar has posted pictures of his family, and one in particular – with him celebrating children's day with his son – has received 3.4 million likes.

Here are some more moments he has shared:

Through the years, Ronaldo has often shared his reactions to winning awards, including the Fifa Balon D’or in January this year and the Uefa Best Player in Europe Award in August.

When in Brazil for the World Cup, he updated fans on his travels and reflected on his team’s matches using Facebook.

His posts ranged from posing with a watermelon carved with his likeness to photos with the Portuguese team.

He has also shared some special moments with girlfriend Irina Shayk, such as a dinner out on October 6 and vacationing together last summer.

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