Kate Scott and Ruud Gullit to host the Ballon d’Or ceremony tonight

Gouda Abu El-Nour in Paris, Monday 22 Sep 2025

British journalist Kate Scott has been announced as one of the presenters of the 2025 MMY Awards Ballon d’Or Ceremony, reaffirming her status as one of the leading sports media figures on the global stage.

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Scott is well-known for hosting UEFA Champions League nights on CBS Sports, delivering major coverage from the UK, Germany, and the United States. In addition to her extensive broadcasting experience, she speaks four languages and has previously hosted the Ballon d’Or® in 2014 and 2015.

Dutch football legend Ruud Gullit has also been selected as co-host of the event, continuing his long-standing role in presenting major sports awards. Gullit, the 1987 Ballon d’Or® winner and a two-time World Player of the Year, is regarded as one of the greatest footballers in history.

He captained his country to victory in the 1988 UEFA European Championship, and is remembered for his golden spells with PSV Eindhoven, AC Milan, and Chelsea. Fluent in five languages, Gullit has previously hosted the Ballon d’Or® ceremony three times, alongside numerous other prestigious global events. He currently serves as a lead analyst on beIN Sports.

This global event is directed by French filmmaker Tristan Carné, adding a unique artistic touch to one of the most important nights of recognition in the world of sports.

 

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