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History of the award: Why does this matter? Just means it didn't used to be for the best player in the world, but now it is. 


Existence of other awards: Why does this matter? Just means there is more than one award for the best player, in the opinion of different bodies.


Many experts don't have a voice: Why does that change whether or not it's "for the best player in the world"? Just means it's someone else's opinion.
Since 2007, all players are eligible to win, not just European-born or European-team players. So this award now represents they player who the voters feel is the best in the world.
Also, I don't know why it would be bad for journalists to vote for an award. The Cy Young Award is awarded from votes by writers. We don't treat the Cy Young as a lesser award because it's not voted on by players or managers. >


Since 2007, all players are eligible to win, not just European-born or European-team players. So this award now represents they player who the voters feel is the best in the world.

I can see that you didn't read the post. 
Please re-read it. >

How does a best player award that is open to all players not represent the best player in the world? >

It's all there in my original post. >

It isn’t. Why does it matter that France Football is giving the award? How does it invalidate the award or the accomplishments of the recipient?