A Nigerian man, Michael Chukwuma, 21, has been charged in India with murdering his friend, Obina Durumchukwu, 34.
The killing of Durumchukwu by Chukwuma followed a heated argument over whether Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo is the world’s best footballer.
The incident happened on Sunday in the northern Mumbai suburb of Nallasopara.
It was confirmed by Police Inspector Kiran Kabadi.
Kabuki said: “The two Nigerian youngsters were discussing football players.
“One is a fan of [Barcelona’s] Messi and the other was for [Real Madrid’s] Ronaldo.
“During the conversation a quarrel has taken place.
“The deceased threw a glass into the face of the accused person.
“The glass broke and caused small injuries.
“After that the accused took the broken glass and assaulted the deceased person who died due to heavy bleeding.”
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