Eei, folks! The 2025 Ballon d'Or ceremony dey come, and two big names go be the hosts. We dey talk about the legendary Ruud Gullit, wey win the Ballon d'Or himself back in 1987, and the versatile sports presenter, Kate Scott. Dis be the 69th edition of the awards, wey go happen for Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris.
Who be Ruud Gullit?
Ruud Gullit be one of the greatest footballers of all time. He win two Champions Leagues with AC Milan and be known for ein skills, charisma, and dreadlocks. Now, he dey work as pundit for football games.
Who be Kate Scott?
Kate Scott be British journalist and broadcaster wey dey work for CBS Sports for the United States. She dey cover Champions League games and don host many awards ceremonies, including the Laureus World Sports Awards. Dis be ein third time hosting the Ballon d'Or.
The Ballon d'Or be the most prestigious individual award for football players, wey dey recognize the best man and woman for the past season. E get other awards too, like the Yashin Trophy for best goalkeeper and the Kopa Trophy for best young player.
Make you stay tuned for all the updates and winners from the ceremony! We go bring you all the gist from Paris.
Wetin dey make the Ballon d'Or special?
- E dey recognize the best players for the world.
- E get history wey dey go back to 1956.
- E be like the Oscars for football.