Erm Messi has some of the best stats in history. On top of being a genius.
For ultimately so far, just one club.
It's just like a vaccine trial-and-error; would you want one that has been tested and done most beautifully just in 1 body - or want one that proved it self in multiple bodies, in multiple locations against multiple symptoms and did it quick and sharp, by any method for any problem and is still going to this day in epic force and still on top of the individual charts?
I know who I chose. You may choose the beautiful version - but that's ultimately what's important to you, the fact that Messi does some consistency with added beauty.
For me, the beauty is not that important and that extra bit of consistency on top of arguably the most reliable player, able to do it for anywhere, any who, any time is what I value.
It's why Ronaldo and Messi will never end - we like Ronaldo for something we don't think Messi has a lot of, likewise you like Messi for something that you don't think Ronaldo has much of.