Xavier Niel Confronts Troll Outside Lidl in Marseille

Xavier Niel, a French billionaire and founder of the Free telecoms group, confronted an online troll in a Lidl car park in Marseille after being challenged to a 'one-against-one' fight. The troll, known as Fuego 7, had expressed frustration over slow internet speeds affecting his gaming experience, leading to a heated online exchange. Six months after the challenge was made, Niel filmed himself at the location, shouting, 'I’m here! I’m waiting for you!' However, when Fuego 7 responded, he claimed to be joking and declined the fight due to illness. Lidl's social media team humorously commented on the incident, inviting the troll to come and get Niel. This event is part of Niel's eccentric public persona, which includes a recent book release about his rise to wealth. The incident also coincided with significant internet outages affecting Free customers, raising questions about the service's reliability.