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Ultimately, witnessing both Messi and Ronaldo during their careers has given fans unprecedented access to historic achievements that, due to their closeness in timing, spurred both on to new heights. While discussions regarding who is "better" may persist, the reality is that both have accomplished the unthinkable. Their influence on football will linger for decades to come, forever altering the landscape of the sport and establishing a new paradigm of greatness that may never again be reached.
Thus, whether one stands firmly by Messi or Ronaldo, the evidence reveals a singular truth: these two legends have set a standard that transcends typical contention—they are, and will remain, anomalies in the sport of football.