• Rescue crews walk in the direction of an avalanche site to search for five missing hikers in Obers Taelli over the Fiescheralp, in Switzerland. Jean-Christophe Bott / EPA
    Rescue crews walk in the direction of an avalanche site to search for five missing hikers in Obers Taelli over the Fiescheralp, in Switzerland. Jean-Christophe Bott / EPA
  • Nuns follow Easter mass celebrations by Pope Francis at St Peter's Square in the Vatican. Andreas Solaro / AFP
    Nuns follow Easter mass celebrations by Pope Francis at St Peter's Square in the Vatican. Andreas Solaro / AFP
  • Anthony Joshua and Joseph Parker in action during their World Heavyweight Title Unification Fight in Principality Stadium, Cardiff. Andrew Couldridge / Reuters
    Anthony Joshua and Joseph Parker in action during their World Heavyweight Title Unification Fight in Principality Stadium, Cardiff. Andrew Couldridge / Reuters
  • A resident stands amongst the rubble of her destroyed house, as she tries to salvage belongings during a visit to the main battle area in Marawi City, in the southern island of Mindanao. Ted Aljibe / AFP
    A resident stands amongst the rubble of her destroyed house, as she tries to salvage belongings during a visit to the main battle area in Marawi City, in the southern island of Mindanao. Ted Aljibe / AFP
  • A young boy jumps off a statue of "Borobi", the official mascot of the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games near the Broadbeach Bowls Club venue in Australia. Adrian Dennis / AFP
    A young boy jumps off a statue of "Borobi", the official mascot of the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games near the Broadbeach Bowls Club venue in Australia. Adrian Dennis / AFP
  • New York Rangers defensemen Ryan Sproul celebrates his second-period goal against the Carolina Hurricanes at PNC Arena. James Guillory / Reuters
    New York Rangers defensemen Ryan Sproul celebrates his second-period goal against the Carolina Hurricanes at PNC Arena. James Guillory / Reuters
  • Competitors take part in a bullock cart race during traditional festival games ahead of celebrations for the Sinhalese and Tamil New Year, in Homagama, Sri Lanka. Dinuka Liyanawatte / Reuters
    Competitors take part in a bullock cart race during traditional festival games ahead of celebrations for the Sinhalese and Tamil New Year, in Homagama, Sri Lanka. Dinuka Liyanawatte / Reuters
  • American goalkeeper Agustin Marchesin celebrates after his teammate Cecilio Dominguez scores the side's second goal against Cruz Azul in Mexico City. Eduardo Verdugo / AP Photo
    American goalkeeper Agustin Marchesin celebrates after his teammate Cecilio Dominguez scores the side's second goal against Cruz Azul in Mexico City. Eduardo Verdugo / AP Photo

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  • Liverpool's Mohamed Salah celebrates scoring Liverpool's winner against Crystal Palace on March 31, 2018. Dylan Martinez / Reuters
    Liverpool's Mohamed Salah celebrates scoring Liverpool's winner against Crystal Palace on March 31, 2018. Dylan Martinez / Reuters
  • Liverpool's Mohamed Salah shoots and scores his side's second goal of the game during the English Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Liverpool at Selhurst Park on March 31, 2018. Liverpool won the match 2-1. Alastair Grant / AP Photo
    Liverpool's Mohamed Salah shoots and scores his side's second goal of the game during the English Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Liverpool at Selhurst Park on March 31, 2018. Liverpool won the match 2-1. Alastair Grant / AP Photo
  • Egyptians gather at a cafe near a graffiti of Egyptian footballer Mohamed Salah in Cairo on March 22, 2018. Fethi Belaid / AFP
    Egyptians gather at a cafe near a graffiti of Egyptian footballer Mohamed Salah in Cairo on March 22, 2018. Fethi Belaid / AFP
  • Mohamed Salah scores against Leicester City at Anfield on December 30, 2017. Peter Byrne / PA via AP
    Mohamed Salah scores against Leicester City at Anfield on December 30, 2017. Peter Byrne / PA via AP
  • Mohamed Salah scores his side's second goal during the Premier League match between Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur at Anfield on February 4, 2018. Michael Regan / Getty Images
    Mohamed Salah scores his side's second goal during the Premier League match between Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur at Anfield on February 4, 2018. Michael Regan / Getty Images
  • Mohamed Salah scores against West Ham on Febraury 24, 2018 at Anfield. Peter Powell / Reuters
    Mohamed Salah scores against West Ham on Febraury 24, 2018 at Anfield. Peter Powell / Reuters
  • Mohamed Salah scores against Watford on March 17, 2018 at Anfield. Action Images via Reuters / Lee Smith
    Mohamed Salah scores against Watford on March 17, 2018 at Anfield. Action Images via Reuters / Lee Smith
  • Liverpool's Mohamed Salah celebrates with the match ball after scoring four goals against Watford at Anfield on March 17, 2018. Action Images via Reuters / Lee Smith
    Liverpool's Mohamed Salah celebrates with the match ball after scoring four goals against Watford at Anfield on March 17, 2018. Action Images via Reuters / Lee Smith
  • Egypt's fans hold up a poster with an image of Mohamed Salah during the international friendly football match between Egypt and Greece at the Letzigrund stadium in Zurich on March 27, 2018. Michele Limina / AFP
    Egypt's fans hold up a poster with an image of Mohamed Salah during the international friendly football match between Egypt and Greece at the Letzigrund stadium in Zurich on March 27, 2018. Michele Limina / AFP
  • Mohamed Salah of Egypt looks on during the International Friendly between Egypt and Greece at the Letzigrund Stadium on March 27, 2018 in Zurich, Switzerland. Robert Hradil / Getty Images
    Mohamed Salah of Egypt looks on during the International Friendly between Egypt and Greece at the Letzigrund Stadium on March 27, 2018 in Zurich, Switzerland. Robert Hradil / Getty Images
  • Liverpool's Mohamed Salah arrives at Selhurst Park before Liverpool's match with Crystal Palace on March 31, 2018. Dylan Martinez / Reuters
    Liverpool's Mohamed Salah arrives at Selhurst Park before Liverpool's match with Crystal Palace on March 31, 2018. Dylan Martinez / Reuters
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