Kate Abdo is divorced! dating a boyfriend now. Her net worth, wiki, bio.

Kate Abdo is a familiar figure to football fans. The British sports broadcaster is one of the best in the business and has been a part of some of the world’s best sporting events to date. A world cup host, Kate has had a career that has taken her just about everywhere, from the footballing nations of Europe to Africa and beyond. The sportscaster is also a regular feature at the Ballon d’Or awards and can be seen talking to contestants and star players in 4 different languages. Over the years, Kate has established herself as one of the best sports broadcasters in the business, a title that is thoroughly deserved. She is known for her professionalism, charisma and sense of humor, as well as her multilingual skills. She can speak fluent English, French, Spanish and German, thanks to her degree in European languages and her work experience in different countries. In this article, we will take a closer look at the wiki-bio of Kate Abdo.

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Early Life & Education

Kate Abdo was born on the 8th of September, 1981, in Manchester, England. Born and raised in the UK, Kate shares African descent from her maternal grandmother who initially arrived from Guyana. The second child of the family, Kate was raised in a footballing household, and while her mother supported the Red Devils, Kate found her loyalty with The Reds. Kate spent her early years at the Withington Girls’ School, before moving to Spain at the age of 17. She continued her education while still in Spain and started learning Translation and Interpreting. While still at College, Kate moved around to France and Germany and went on to graduate from the University of Salford with a first-class B.A. (Hons) in European Languages. Having traveled extensively during her early years, Kate became proficient in all three languages including Spanish, French, and German.

Professional Career

Kate began her professional career with the German international news network Deutsche Welle and offered sports coverage in both English and German. After a short while, Kate moved across Europe to join the CNN network. She took up the post in July 2009 and hosted the World Sports Show. Kate’s stature continued to rise across the world of sports, and she was selected to broadcast the 2010 FIFA World Cup held in South Africa.

However, after wrapping up the 2010 World Cup, Kate decided to move back to Germany and took up the position at Sky Sports News HD in Germany. In 2011, Kate became the face of Sky Sports in Germany and was extensively involved with the network. She left Germany in 2013 to join UK Sky Sports and hosted Pay Per View Boxing events, European Football, Transfer Deadline Day, and Sky Sports News. In 2014, Kate was named as the host of the Ballon d’Or where she displayed her mastery of languages.

Rise to prominence

Things were heating up for Kate who was highly demanded at sporting events around the world. In 2015, Sky Sports loaned Kate to FOX Sports for their coverage of the Women’s World Cup 2015. Kate ended up joining FOX Sports after the event and started hosting the major leagues from around the world including the Champions League, Europa League, World Cup, FA Cup, and Bundesliga. When Fox lost the rights to broadcast the Champions League to Turner, Kate signed a deal with TNT to host the champions league. Kate left Fox Sports after it lost the major footballing rights and her show Inside PBC was canceled. She made a return to the hosting seat in 2020 when she was announced as the newest host of the UEFA Champions League and Europa League for CBS Sports. She is also a presenter on DAZN Boxing.

A Controversial Comment

Kate’s time at Dazn has not been without controversy as she made headlines when she hosted the final press conference of Tyson Fury vs Deontay Wilder III, a highly anticipated boxing match that took place on October 9th, 2021. During the event, she tried to get the two fighters to face off on stage, which angered Bob Arum, one of the promoters of the fight. Arum accused her of being biased towards Wilder and slanting the press conference in his favor. He also said that she violated the agreement that there would be no face-off between the rivals. Kate did not respond to Arum’s comments directly. Many fans and colleagues came to her defense and praised her professionalism and courage.

Net Worth

Kate Abdo has a net worth estimated to be around $2.4 million as of 2023. Her main source of wealth comes from her career as a sportscaster, but she also has other ventures that add to her income. She also earns money from endorsements, sponsorships and appearances.

Personal Life

Kate Abdo is a British sports broadcaster who has also been making waves in the boxing world with her hosting skills and charisma. But who is the man behind the woman? And what happened to her previous marriage?

From Ramtin Abdo to Barak Bess

Kate Abdo was married to Ramtin Abdo, a German businessman who is best known for co-founding Ina Ventures and SMAP, two real estate companies. The couple tied the knot in 2010 and seemed to have a happy relationship for several years. However, things took a turn for the worse, when they decided to end their marriage and file for divorce. The exact reason for their split is unclear, but some sources claim that they had “irrecoverable differences”.

After her divorce, Kate did not stay single for long. She soon found love again with Barak Bess, a TV and radio personality who is also a boxing presenter. Barak, who goes by the nickname “The Boxing Bully”, works for DAZN and Sirius XM, hosting shows such as The DAZN Boxing Show and Fight Nation. He and Kate have been dating for a while now and seem to be very happy together. They often share pictures and videos of their romantic moments on social media, showing their affection and support for each other.

No Children Yet

Despite being married once and dating now, Kate Abdo does not have any children yet. She has not revealed if she plans to have kids in the future or not. She seems to be very focused on her career and enjoying her life with her partner. She has also traveled a lot and learned multiple languages.

Physical Traits

Kate has a slender figure and a radiant smile. Her hair is dark brown and usually styled in a sleek bob or a ponytail. Her eyes are brown and expressive, reflecting her passion for the game. She dresses impeccably for every occasion, whether it’s hosting the UEFA Champions League, the FIFA Ballon d’Or, or the World Cup. She favors elegant and sophisticated outfits that accentuate her curves and complement her skin tone. She often wears dresses or skirts in solid colors or patterns, paired with blazers or jackets. She accessorizes with simple jewelry and high heels.

Wiki/Bio Facts

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