That, and the fact that Dec. 28 is Dia de los Inocentes in Spanish-speaking countries, their version of April Fool’s Day. This was not, in fact, breaking news, but a spoof story. The day is routinely marked by such hoaxes in the media and, increasingly, the world of football joining in the fun.

https://africa.espn.com/football/blog-the-toe-poke/story/4274927/club-aims-dig-at-barcelona-with-story-of-mascot-release-clause-on-dia-de-los-inocentes