Best Editorial Photos of June 2025: An IMAGO Selection by The Game Magazine

From sports stadiums to protest streets, concert stages to breaking news scenes, June was a month of stories that left their mark. IMAGO’s editorial storytellers were there to capture every beat with a sharp eye and a steady lens.

In sport, IMAGO’s lens captured the thrill of triumph and the weight of farewell. From Ronaldo lifting yet another trophy to Coco Gauff’s breakthrough at Roland Garros, each frame held the power of legacy. The tribute to Diogo Jota, who claimed his final trophy with Portugal in June and passed away a few weeks later, stands as one of the month’s most moving stories.

This month kicked off a summer of music and shared moments in entertainment. From major festivals to long-awaited tours, IMAGO’s editorial photographers captured not just the performances but the energy, atmosphere, and shared moments that brought people together again.

In the news, from demonstrations across U.S. cities to the heat-scorched streets of Europe and the shadows of war elsewhere, IMAGO’s visual storytellers were on the ground.
Take a look back at June through the best photos, handpicked by IMAGO editors.

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

Special Tribute

This month’s chosen image honors Diogo Jota, the Liverpool and Portuguese national team player who tragically died in a car crash on July 3, 2025, alongside his brother André Silva. The photo, captured by Sebastian Frej for IMAGO, shows Jota holding the UEFA Nations League trophy, the final major title he won with Portugal just weeks before the accident. This tribute stands in memory of him, his talent, and the joy he brought to the game, both in Portugal and around the world.

Best Editorial Sports Photo of July

The photo, taken by Dante Badano from PsnewZ, captures Coco Gauff lifting the Roland Garros trophy after her historic win over Aryna Sabalenka. Her expression reflects the pure joy and emotion of a career-defining moment.

See more editorial sports photos for June 2025 here.

Best Editorial News Photo of July

In June 2025, a 12-day war broke out between Iran and Israel. This powerful image by Khoshiran, from Middle East Images, was taken in the early days of the conflict in Tehran, Iran’s capital.

See more editorial news photos for June 2025 here.

Best Editorial Entertainment Photo of July

A vivid photo by Christian Hjorth of Gonzales Photo has been selected as this month’s standout in entertainment. Taken during a live concert by the American rock band The Flaming Lips at VEGA in Copenhagen, the image captures Wayne Coyne inside a giant plastic ball and highlights the band’s playful stage presence.

See more editorial entertainment photos for June 2025 here.

Cover: IMAGO / Anadolu Agency / Ahmed Jihad Ibrahim Al-arin