Kate Abdo, born on September 8, 1981, in Manchester, England, is a prominent British sports broadcaster. She is widely recognized for her work with CBS Sports in the United States, particularly for her coverage of the UEFA Champions League.
Throughout her career, Kate has worked internationally in countries such as the UK, Spain, France, Germany, and the U.S.
She is multilingual, fluently speaking English, Spanish, French, and German, which has contributed significantly to her success in sports journalism. Kate’s dedication to her craft has made her a familiar face in football and boxing coverage.
Early Age
Kate Abdo was born and raised in Manchester. Her parents, especially her father Tom Giles, an ardent Manchester United fan, shaped her love for sports from a young age.
While much is not publicly known about her mother, Kate is of Guyanese descent through her maternal grandmother. She moved to Spain when she was 17 to immerse herself in the Spanish language and culture.
This early move abroad set the foundation for her multilingual abilities, which later became an asset in her career.
Education
Kate attended Christ the King School and Withington Girls’ School in Manchester for her education.
After moving to Spain, she completed her high school diploma. She then pursued higher education, earning a degree in European languages from the University of Salford.
She studied translation and interpreting at the University of Malaga. Kate also lived in France and Germany to further enhance her linguistic skills. Her education allowed her to communicate fluently across different cultures, a key aspect of her broadcasting career.
Career
Kate’s broadcasting career began in 2005 with an internship at Deutsche Welle in Germany. She quickly moved up the ranks, working as a sports presenter for both the English and German-language channels.
She then joined CNN, where she anchored the World Sports program, and later transitioned to Sky Sports News in Germany as their head anchor. Over the years, she gained recognition for covering significant events like the FIFA Women’s World Cup and boxing championships.
In 2020, she joined CBS Sports, becoming the face of their UEFA Champions League Today show alongside football legends like Thierry Henry and Jamie Carragher. Kate also presents boxing coverage for DAZN, further diversifying her broadcasting portfolio.
Personal Life
Kate Abdo has been married twice. Her first husband was German-Iranian businessman Ramtin Abdolmajid, whom she married in 2010. They divorced in 2016.
In 2024, she married former boxer Malik Scott, announcing their relationship and marriage during a live broadcast on CBS Sports. The couple went public with their relationship earlier.
In March 2024, Kate has since been training in boxing with her husband. There are even rumors of her participating in a Misfits boxing match in the future.
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