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Denis Law, the former Manchester United and Scotland striker, has died at the age of 84. Regarded as a football giant, Law’s death was confirmed by his family, who described him as having fought a tough battle but now at peace.
Law’s remarkable career included 237 goals in 404 appearances for Manchester United, where he played from 1962 until 1973. His achievements placed him third on the club’s all-time top scorers list, behind only Wayne Rooney and Bobby Charlton. Law’s football legacy also includes 55 caps for Scotland, scoring 30 goals, and winning the Ballon d’Or in 1964, the only Scottish player to do so.
During his time at United, Denis Law helped secure two First Division titles in 1965 and 1967. However, a cartilage injury kept him from participating in the club’s historic 4-1 win over Benfica in the 1968 European Cup final.
Manchester United paid tribute to Law as “the king of the Stretford End,” with a statue at Old Trafford celebrating his memory. “He will always be celebrated as one of the club’s greatest and most beloved players,” the club said.
Denis Law was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and vascular dementia in 2021, and his family expressed gratitude for the support and care he received from fans and loved ones.
Tributes poured in from across football, with former United captain Bryan Robson calling Law “a fantastic man” and Scotland’s Joe Jordan praising him as a “proper icon.” Manchester City also mourned Law’s loss, with the club acknowledging that “the whole of Manchester” was grieving.
