The soccer world not less than raised its eyebrows final week when when it got here to gentle that former Juventus, Bayern Munich and Brazil ahead Douglas Costa had joined OnlyFans.
To some, the title and model ‘OnlyFans’ units a type of alarm bells ringing. Anybody can be forgiven for associating the location with grownup content material. However that’s, in actuality, not what the corporate is meant for.
‘OnlyFans is the 18 + subscription platform empowering creators to personal their full potential, monetise their content material, and develop genuine connections with their followers.’ That is how the enterprise describes itself on the ‘Who we’re’ part of their web site.
’18+’ could contribute to any assumptions about what the location is for, however there isn’t a point out of grownup content material within the desctiption. And now, high-profile names are becoming a member of the platform too – and that affiliation might be swaying.
Costa has seen all of it. He is performed in Germany, Italy and Ukraine. He has 33 caps for Brazil. And now, after transferring to Australia to hitch up with Sydney within the A League, he desires to point out his experiences to, and join with, his followers.
Brazil ahead Douglas Costa has opened up on why he determined to join OnlyFans
The ahead, who just lately signed for Sydney in Australia, raised eyebrows when he grew to become a content material creator on the location
Different high-profile names have additionally joined the platform, which has typically been related to grownup content material
‘I noticed that, through the years, some vital folks joined the platform,’ Costa tells Mail Sport, talking solely on his resolution to enroll. ‘Athletes or folks from different areas apart from grownup content material joined the platform, and they’re displaying their each day life.
‘I believed that was actually an innovation from the platform. I noticed a very good alternative to point out my content material and what I do to the world. I can present one thing completely different on the platform.
‘I intend to submit numerous issues about sport, my way of life, what I do, my each day. I particularly wish to encourage folks to comply with my content material and the platform.’
Costa’s account is at present free to subscribe to. Some creators are making a fast buck from their subscripton costs, however the footballer is not bothered about earning money that approach.
It might take some time for followers to leap over to the location, however Costa is posting usually, with six pictures and three movies shared to his profile to date.
‘After all folks have been slightly bit shocked that I joined OnlyFans,’ he added. ‘It is slightly overwhelming with folks discovering out. However I do know the platform – in Brazil, now we have this stigma that it is just for grownup content material. However there are extra Brazilian content material creators becoming a member of the platform in a unique type – Charles Oliveira, he is on it, and I wish to do some comparable content material.
‘I wish to deliver this completely different content material to the platform. That is what I am meaning to do. And naturally, having folks from completely different walks of life like sport will entice extra folks to hitch the platform.’
Costa admitted that ‘folks have been shocked’ after they discovered that he had joined the location
He opened up on the potential for former team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo (proper) becoming a member of him on OnlyFans
Ronaldo has simply began a YouTube channel, however Costa did not rule out his buddy becoming a member of him
So who might be subsequent? Costa is the primary high-profile footballer to enroll, however others might comply with go well with.
Soccer gamers have been breaking into the world of content material creation just lately, with Cristiano Ronaldo and Jude Bellingham among the many stars who’ve created YouTube channels in the previous couple of weeks.
Costa performed alongside Ronaldo for 3 years at Juventus, profitable two Serie A titles collectively and an Italian Cup as a part of a formidible entrance line.
It is put to Costa whether or not probably the most profilfic objective scorer of all time might be part of him on the platform. And do not rule it out.
‘By no means say by no means,’ he stated. ‘However I do not suppose it is one thing he would do.Â
‘He has he joined YouTube, and I believe that was large for him. You by no means know. I’ve had different folks, some colleagues and pals which have already informed me that they are going to be part of.Â
‘They’ve this stigma of it being an grownup content material solely web site. However I’ve household and pals on there, everyone that I usually submit to on my social media.
‘It is one thing the place some folks will will suppose, “Oh, it is not for me”. However seeing any individual like me be part of the platform, they in all probability would be part of, as a result of it is not grownup content material that I am meaning to do.’
Costa spoke concerning the stigma surrounding OnlyFans as a model and the way he’s eager to assist change it
He left Fluminense in his house nation of Brazil to hitch Sydney in the summertime and stated he’ll make content material surrounding his life
And that takes us to Sydney. Costa joined the membership on the finish of August, signing from Fluminense in his house nation.
It is a 17-hour flight from Rio de Janiero to Sydney. A good distance from house on the again finish of his profession. However Costa has his the reason why he moved down underneath – and why he determined in opposition to becoming a member of the fast progress of the Saudi Professional League.
‘Why not transfer into Australia?’ he requested. ‘I’ve been to Europe, again to Brazil, within the US and at all times taking part in for good groups.
‘Australian soccer is rising lots and I positively wish to be part of that. After all I had alternatives to go to Saudi Arabia, however I’m eager about my household.
‘I’ve a sister that lives in Australia. By way of household, my spouse and children, they might be a greater set there. They already dwell within the US, and, for adaptation, it is a a lot better place to be and I am enthusiastic about that.’
And that will not cease his new passion. Regardless of the place he goes, it will likely be OnlyFans creation for Costa for the foreseeable future.
‘Regardless of the place I’m, it is not going to alter a lot,’ he added. ‘I can mix my content material and sports activities life.’
He revealed he had affords to maneuver to Saudi Arabia however will probably be close to household along with his new membership
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