Manchester United and Scotland legend Denis Law has passed away at the age of 84.
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Former Scotland and Manchester United footballer Denis Law is pictured with his Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) medal. |
Denis Law, the legendary former Manchester United striker and the only Scottish player to win the Ballon d'Or, has passed away at the age of 84. The club confirmed his death on Friday, with the Law family releasing a statement expressing their sorrow and gratitude for the support he received.
Law, known affectionately as "The King," was a key figure in Manchester United's history. He was the last surviving member of the club's iconic 'Holy Trinity,' alongside Sir Bobby Charlton and George Best. Over his 11-year career at Old Trafford, Law scored 237 goals in 404 appearances, making him the club's third all-time leading scorer. He helped United secure multiple trophies, including the FA Cup in 1963 and First Division titles in 1965 and 1967.
Despite missing the 1968 European Cup triumph due to injury, Law played a crucial role in the club’s journey to becoming the first English side to win the prestigious trophy. United manager Sir Matt Busby even visited him in the hospital with the European Cup trophy after the victory.
In 1964, Law won the Ballon d'Or after an outstanding 46-goal season. He was also a key player for Scotland, finishing as the joint-highest scorer with 30 goals in 55 caps. Law had stints at Huddersfield Town, Manchester City, and Torino during his career.
In addition to his football achievements, Law was appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in 2016 for his services to the sport and charity. He was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease and vascular dementia in 2021.
Many football clubs, including Manchester City and Huddersfield Town, have expressed their condolences, remembering Law as a legend of the sport. UEFA also paid tribute, honoring his contributions to Scottish football and European football history.
