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French McDonald’s Threatens To Remove Menu Item After Steph Curry Breaks Country’s Hearts

French McDonald’s threatens to axe menu item!

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Stephen Curry’s latest gold-medal performance has sparked more than just celebrations in the United States.

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Across the pond in France, the NBA superstar’s Olympic success has left some folks feeling bitter—and it’s not just the fans.

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Scorching performance ignites backlash.

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It’s not hard to see why McDonald’s might be feeling the heat—Curry’s scorching play in the gold-medal game was nothing short of legendary.

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With a jaw-dropping 24-point performance, he singlehandedly dashed France’s hopes for gold on Saturday.

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And let’s not forget those four clutch 3-pointers he drained in the final three minutes.

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It was his 3-pointer with just 33 seconds left on the clock that delivered the final blow, putting the U.S. up by nine.

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French fans were left watching in despair as their Olympic dreams slipped away.

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Curry’s repeated devastation explained.

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This isn’t the first time Curry has delivered heartbreak to the French on the Olympic stage.

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In fact, this year’s match-up marked the second consecutive Summer Games where the U.S. and France clashed in the gold-medal game.

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But Curry’s performance this time around? Pure devastation for Les Bleus.

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Steve Kerr marvels at Curry.

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Even Steve Kerr, head coach of Team USA and Curry’s NBA team, the Golden State Warriors, couldn’t help but marvel at his star player’s poise under pressure.

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“I’ve seen that from Steph a few times, but it never gets old,” Kerr admitted to reporters.

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Kerr also pointed out the unique pressure that Team USA faces on the global stage.

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“We might be the only team in the world whose fans are ashamed of them if they get a silver medal,” he noted.

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Team USA praised despite pressure.

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Despite the intense pressure, Kerr praised his team’s unselfish play and resilience, with Curry leading the charge.

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The U.S. team’s victory reaffirmed their dominance in international basketball, but it left France licking its wounds.

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After the game, Curry was reflective, telling reporters that he was locked in during those final moments.

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“All I saw was the rim. I didn’t see who was in front of me,” Curry said about his clutch shot with 33 seconds left.

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“That one impressed myself,” he added with a grin.

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While Curry was basking in his victory, not everyone in France was celebrating.

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Unexpected menu drama surfaces.

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In a twist that no one saw coming, McDonald’s France is now toying with the idea of pulling a beloved menu item.

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The reason? None other than the man of the hour, Stephen Curry.

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On Sunday, McDonald’s France took to social media, humorously teasing a possible change to their menu.

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“For obvious reasons, we are considering removing this sauce,” the company quipped on Instagram, according to translations.

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The “sauce” in question? Their classic curry sauce, of course.

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Lengthy ban teased.

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The caption added, “For 4 years minimum,” signaling just how much Curry’s performance stung.

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Curry’s name synonymous with heartbreak.

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The buzz around McDonald’s potential menu change is just the latest in a series of reactions to the crushing defeat.

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For French fans, Curry’s name might now be synonymous with heartbreak—just as much as it is with basketball brilliance.

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The idea of McDonald’s ditching their curry sauce, even as a joke, taps into the nation’s collective frustration.

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After all, Curry’s name is hard to avoid in France right now, whether it’s in headlines or on the court.

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As the dust settles, one thing is clear: Stephen Curry’s impact is being felt far beyond the basketball court.

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For now, French fans will just have to sit with the bitter taste of defeat—and maybe a McNugget or two.

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