Cristiano Ronaldo becomes the first person ever to reach 500 MILLION followers on Instagram

Cristiano Ronaldo has broken yet another record, as he has become the first person ever to reach 500million followers on Instagram.

Despite receiving heavy criticism because of his interview, he has still managed to gain more followers, reaching 500m.

His long-time rival Messi remains the second-most followed person in the world with 376m. 

The two iconic footballers are the only athletes in the top 10 of the most followed people on Instagram.

Piers Morgan was keen to congratulate the Portuguese superstar, by tweeting: 'Cristiano Ronaldo becomes first person to reach 500m followers on Instagram, 124m more than his nearest rival in 2nd place… Lionel Messi. Congrats.'

Kylie Jenner is in third place followed closely behind by Selena Gomez and Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson.

Neymar and Lebron James are two of the highest athletes outside of Ronaldo and Messi, although neither are in the top 10.