{
  "id": 15619729,
  "title": "France legend Henry, Kate Scott to host 2026 Ballon d’Or",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/france-legend-henry-kate-scott-to-host-2026-ballon-dor",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-19T15:48:32.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/france-legend-henry-kate-scott-to-host-2026-ballon-dor/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "French football icon Thierry Henry and British broadcaster Kate Scott have been chosen to host the 2026 Ballon d’Or ceremony, marking the award's 70th anniversary. UEFA and France Football announced the co-hosts on Monday, revealing the event will take place on October 26 at the London Palladium. The 1998 World Cup winner and 2009 Champions League champion will join fellow football enthusiasts, including Micah Richards and Jamie Carragher, in presenting the prestigious accolade. Henry expressed his excitement, stating, \"I am honoured to be hosting this year's Ballon d’Or. London is the city I call home, and I have a deep connection to its football culture and the passionate fans here. So, to be hosting here alongside my friend and colleague, Kate, feels like a natural fit.\" Scott expressed her pleasure at returning to the iconic event, which she previously hosted in 2014, 2015, and 2025 alongside Dutch football legend Ruud Gullit.",
  "summary": "French football legend Thierry Henry and British journalist Kate Scott have been announced as the hosts for the 70th Ballon d’Or ceremony in London. Read More: https://punchng.com/france-legend-henry-kate-scott-to-host-2026-ballon-dor/",
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    "Thierry Henry and Kate Scott chosen to host 2026 Ballon d’Or",
    "Event marks 70th anniversary of prestigious award",
    "Ceremony to be held at London Palladium on October 26"
  ],
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        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "France legend Henry, Kate Scott to host 2026 Ballon d’Or",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/france-legend-henry-kate-scott-to-host-2026-ballon-dor-15621892",
        "published": "2026-10-19T16:06:32.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}