Photos of the Month by The Game Magazine, April 2025

April 2025 brought visuals from around the world: In the News, the world mourned the passing of the Pope, with thousands gathering in Rome to pay their final respects. In sports, excitement has reached new heights as the Champions League and major football seasons are approaching their dramatic finales, keeping fans on edge worldwide. Meanwhile, entertainment came alive as festival season officially kicked off, bringing music, culture, and crowds back to stages and streets.

Here are the most striking images that captured the spirit of April, hand-picked by IMAGO’s editors.

View the full collections of the best photos of the month, selected by the IMAGO Picture Desk, here.

The Best Sports Photo

Geoff Burke of Imagn Images captured the moment Alex Ovechkin was introduced during a ceremony honoring him as the NHL’s all-time goals leader.

See more Sports photos for April 2025 here.

The Best News Photo

Lorena Sopena of Europa Press documented this moment during the funeral and burial of Pope Francis in Vatican City. Pope Francis passed away on April 21 at the age of 88.

See more News photos for April 2025 here.

The Best Entertainment Photo

Nikolaj Bransholm photographed the Portuguese black metal band Gaerea during their concert at Amager Bio in Copenhagen, Denmark.

See more Entertainment photos for April 2025 here.

Cover: IMAGO / Bildbyran / Petter Arvidson