A Nigerian has been stabbed to death by a compatriot in Mumbai, India following a heated exchange over who is the best footballer in the world.
According to Times of India, the incident occurred on Sunday morning at Mahesh building, Ostwal Nagri, Nalasopara East.
The deceased, Obinna Durumchukwu, 34, was stabbed to death by his friend, Michael Chukwuma, who was in attendance of the latter’s birthday party.
The pair were reported to have had a couple of drinks together before proceeding to play football in the common balcony on the building’s third floor.
Then an argument ensued over who is the best player in the world between superstars, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.
The exchanges intensified dramatically with, an angry Obinna allegedly aiming an empty bottle at Michael, who in return picked a glass piece and slashed Obinna’s neck.
Chukwuma, 22, is now in custody and will be charged for murder.
“They were discussing football players. One is a fan of Messi and the other was for Ronaldo,” a police inspector said, according to the BBC.
“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.”
