Sports from Monday, March 2nd, 2026

Getafe stuns Real Madrid to shake up LaLiga title race

Martin Satriano's superb first-half volley earned Getafe a shock 1-0 victory at Real Madrid in LaLiga on Monday, a result that left leaders Barcelona four points clear at the top of the standings.
Arsenal claim nervy win over Chelsea, Man Utd go third

Arsenal has kept their Premier League title destiny in their own hands as they eked out a nervy 2-1 derby win against Chelsea on Sunday with their corner routines again coming to the rescue.
Lionel Messi, Miami score four in second half to upend Orlando

Lionel Messi has recorded a brace, Telasco Sevogia scored the tiebreaking goal in the 85th minute and assisted on two others and Inter Miami dominated the second half to record a 4-2 comeback victory over host Orlando City on Sunday night.

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UAE announces early spring break for schools, universities
The UAE Ministry of Education and Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research has announced early closure for spring break for all public and private schools, as well as universities.
Emirates continues limited flights, extends suspension of commercial operations
Emirates Airline has extended the suspension of commercial operations until Saturday, March 7, while continuing to operate a limited number of passenger repatriation and freighter flights.
UAE intercepts 3 ballistic missiles, 121 drones
The UAE air defences have successfully intercepted 3 ballistic missiles and detected 129 drones, of which 121 were intercepted and 8 fell within the country's territory on Wednesday.