Sorry, Arsenal fans, but a public holiday for you in Botswana is fake news

Arsenal soccer fans in the southern African country of Botswana thought they had another reason to rejoice: a public holiday to celebrate their team's first Premier League title in 22 years.

Unfortunately for them, Botswana's government said a notice announcing they could have the day off Wednesday in celebration was fake news.

The government posted the so-called official statement on X with the words ''FAKE'' in red across it. The government posted: ''No, there is no holiday for Arsenal fans.''.

The fake statement circulating online - complete with a Republic of Botswana coat of arms and a stamp from the office of the president - said President Duma Boko had rewarded Arsenal fans for their ''passion, loyalty and unwavering support.''.

Eagle-eyed fans, however, might have noticed that the fake statement was dated May 17: Sunday. Arsenal's triumph was only confirmed on Tuesday after nearest rival Manchester City drew 1-1 with Bournemouth.

One X user speculated jokingly that the fake statement was issued by a Manchester United fan.

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