BBC confirm SPOTY revamp with men's footballer to win award for first time in 17 years

The BBC has confirmed a revamp of its Sports Personality of the Year (SPOTY) awards, introducing a dedicated men's footballer of the year category. This change means a men's footballer will receive a specific award at the ceremony for the first time in 17 years. The restructuring suggests broader changes to how the annual BBC sports awards recognise individual sporting achievements across categories.