Messi vs Ronaldo, 2004.

Same dates. Clear boundaries.

Calendar years run from January to December, so the two players are compared over the same dates even when their club seasons follow different schedules. The 2026 figures include published records through 21 September 2026; compare them with completed years with that in mind.

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