However when it comes to selecting the best, bias sets in and the debate is a never ending one. Fans of Manchester United and Real Madrid seem to back Ronaldo as the best with Barcelona fans and most of the neutrals going for Lionel Messi.

The argument over who the best football player in the world is took another turn on Monday, a tragic one though when Indian Police confirmed a man has been charged with murdering his friend after a heated argument over Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo ended badly.

Police Inspector Kiran Kabadi said a murder offence against  Nigerian national and 21-year-old Michael Chukwuma has been registered over the death of 34-year-old countryman Obina Durumchukwu on Sunday in the northern Mumbai suburb of Nallasopara.

Reports indicate the two friends got together on Saturday for the deceased birthday party which ended tragically during an argument the following morning.

Police Inspector Kiran Kabadi detailed the events prior to the death of Obini Durumchukwu saying:

“The two Nigerian youngsters were discussing football players. One is a fan of Messi and the other was for 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.”

Lionel Messi has been named the FIFA Player of the Year five times with Cristiano Ronaldo wining three.

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