Denis Law, legend of Manchester United and Scottish football, died this Friday at the age of 84.
The Scot scored 237 goals in 404 games for United, making him the third top scorer in the history of the ‘Red Devils’, only behind Wayne Rooney and Bobby Charlton.
With the Scottish team he played 55 games and scored thirty goals, making him the top scorer along with Kenny Dalglish.
“It is with great sadness that we have to tell you that our father, Denis Law, has passed away,” the forward’s family said in a statement.
“He fought a tough battle, but is now at peace. We would like to thank everyone who has contributed to his well-being and care, both in the past and now. We know how much people have helped and loved him and we have always appreciated. Thank you very much.”
Our father fought a hard battle, but now he is at peace
With a past at Huddersfield Town, Manchester City, Torino and Manchester United, Law retired from football in 1974, leaving behind a record in which he won two English leagues, an FA Cup and the 1968 European Cup.
Together with George Best and Bobby Charlton he formed the well-known “Holy Trinity” at Manchester United.
At an individual level he won the Ballon d’Or in 1964, being the only Scot in history to achieve it.
In 2021 he was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and vascular dementia. “He will always be celebrated as one of the best players in the club’s history and one of the most beloved. The great scorer. His innate talent, his spirit and his love for the sport made him the “hero of a generation. Our deepest condolences to Denis’ family and friends. His memories will live forever,” Manchester United added in a statement.
