Manchester United and Scotland legend Denis Law has died, aged 84.
The iconic striker, who won the Ballon d’Or in 1964, will be remembered as one of United‘s greatest ever players.
A statement from Law’s family said: “It is with a heavy heart that we tell you our father Denis Law has sadly passed away. He fought a tough battle but finally he is now at peace.
“We would like to thank everyone who contributed to his wellbeing and care, past and much more recently. We know how much people supported and loved him and that love was always appreciated and made the difference. Thank you.”
Man United wrote: “Everyone at Manchester United is mourning the loss of Denis Law, the King of the Stretford End, who has passed away, aged 84.
“With 237 goals in 404 appearances, he will always be celebrated as one of the club’s greatest and most beloved players.
“The ultimate goal-scorer, his flair, spirit and love for the game made him the hero of a generation. Our deepest condolences go out to Denis’s family and many friends. His memory will live on forever more.”
Law scored 237 goals in 404 appearances, putting him third on the club’s all-time goalscorer list behind Wayne Rooney and Sir Bobby Charlton.
Starring alongside Charlton and George Best in the famous ‘United Trinity’, Law won two First Division titles, the FA Cup and the European Cup during a glittering 11-year spell at Old Trafford between 1962 and 1973.
‘The King’, ‘The Lawman’, or ‘Denis the Menace’- as he was affectionately known by fans – remains Scotland’s joint-highest goalscorer in history, alongside Sir Kenny Dalglish, with 30 goals in 55 international games.
Law also holds the record for the most United goals in a single season with 46 – and he remains the only Scottish player in history to win the Ballon d’Or.
Arguably his most iconic goal ironically came against United on the final day of the 1973/74 season – during one of two separate spells at neighbours Manchester City.
He was one of the most prolific goalscorers the game has ever seenGettyWith United fighting relegation, Law famously refused to celebrate a backheeled goal which put City 1-0 up – and was seen walking down the tunnel with his head down after other results confirmed the Red Devils’ demotion.
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