Thierry Henry and Kate Scott have been named as hosts for the 70th Ballon d'Or ceremony, which the announcement places in London. Henry is one of the most celebrated figures in French football, a 1998 World Cup winner whose club career included long spells at Arsenal and a trophy-laden run at Barcelona. He has since moved into coaching and punditry, where his analysis has made him a familiar television voice. Scott, a British journalist, anchors Champions League coverage on CBS, the same desk where she and Henry already appear together. Their on-air rapport is a big part of why the pairing was picked for the sport's most prestigious individual award. The evening gathers the biggest names in world football, so hosts must balance ceremony with live interviews and award presentations. Henry brings a winner's insight from inside the game, while Scott supplies the broadcast polish that keeps the show moving.