Team USA clinched Olympic gold in a thrilling men’s basketball final against France, but it seems McDonald’s France is still smarting from the loss—and they’re using humor to express it.
In a playful jab at Team USA’s star player, Stephen Curry, McDonald’s France took to Instagram to tease their fans with a lighthearted threat of retaliation. The fast-food giant shared an image of their popular curry sauce, suggesting they might be considering drastic measures in the wake of France’s defeat.
“For obvious reasons, we are considering removing this sauce,” McDonald’s France captioned the post, humorously adding, “For 4 years minimum.”
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The caption was a tongue-in-cheek reference to Curry’s outstanding performance in the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics, where the 36-year-old led Team USA to a 98-87 victory over the host nation. This win not only secured the gold medal for the U.S. but also marked Curry’s first Olympic gold, adding another impressive achievement to his already stellar career.
Curry’s contribution to the win was nothing short of spectacular. Despite a shaky start, he found his rhythm just in time, sinking four crucial three-pointers in the final minutes of the game. He finished with 24 points and five assists, proving to be the difference-maker in a hard-fought contest.
Reflecting on his performance, Curry told The Guardian, “The rhythm, the avalanche came,” acknowledging the moment when everything seemed to click for him on the court. In a post-game interview with The New York Times, he described the focus and clarity he experienced while making those critical shots. “At that point, your mind goes blank. You don’t really care about the setting or the scenario or anything, it’s just a shot,” he explained. “Thankfully, that one went in, it settled us down, and after that it’s just rhythm and flow and confidence and that was it.”
After the final buzzer, Curry celebrated the victory with his family, making a beeline for the sidelines to share the moment with his wife, Ayesha, and their children. The heartwarming scene saw Curry cheering with his 6-year-old son, Canon, while Ayesha smiled, cradling their newborn, Caius. The couple’s daughters, Riley, 12, and Ryan, 9, were not present but were undoubtedly cheering on from afar.
Caius, the newest addition to the Curry family, was born in May, arriving earlier than expected, as shared by the couple in a joint Instagram announcement.
The birth of their fourth child was a joyous moment, coming just two months after Ayesha revealed her pregnancy.
Team USA’s gold medal victory continues a dominant legacy in Olympic men’s basketball, marking their fifth consecutive gold medal. The game also saw LeBron James earn his fourth Olympic medal, contributing 14 points, six rebounds, and 10 assists. Kevin Durant made history as well, becoming the first male athlete in any team sport to win four Olympic gold medals, solidifying his place as one of the greatest in the sport.
While France may have come up short on the court, McDonald’s France showed that they can still serve up a good-natured joke, adding a touch of levity to the intense rivalry and celebrating the global spirit of the Olympics in their own unique way.
