Messi does incredible things, his stats make you cover your eyes. He cannot be compared to anyone.
As for the (Ballon d'Or) criteria, I'm not really sure how it works. Sometimes it's a World Cup year, sometimes it isn't. Let them vote. For me, there is no doubt as to who is the best, year after year.
Barça has always given me great affection, and even to this day. I only have words of gratitude for them