Haha.It's a political award so Messi will probably get it.
Alvarez amazingly has to be mentioned, WC winner, PL, Fa Cup and possibly Champions league winner, incredible achievement and has to be unique?
I am sure Alvarez has a massive contribution to world cup but not as big of a contribution as Messi. He contributed whatever he could to club but not as much as KDB, haaland and so many of our regular starters. So it's a moot point. Probably he would be mentioned in top 20 at ballon d'or