Xavier Niel Challenges Gamer Over Internet Lag

In a bizarre turn of events, French billionaire Xavier Niel, founder of the internet service provider Free, showed up at a Lidl supermarket in Marseille on November 15 to confront gamer @JimmyBLLT, who had challenged him to a one-on-one fight over lag issues in Call of Duty. The challenge stemmed from JimmyBLLT's frustration with Niel's company, which he blamed for ruining his gaming experience. Despite Niel's readiness to meet, the gamer backed out at the last moment, citing illness as the reason for his absence. This incident sparked discussions about gamer frustrations with internet service providers and highlighted the stark contrast between consumers and corporate leaders. The exchange drew attention on social media, with Lidl even joining in on the fun by commenting on the situation. Ultimately, the anticipated showdown never occurred, leaving spectators amused by the unexpected interaction.