Man United legend Denis Law passes away aged 84

“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.”

Everyone at Manchester United is mourning the loss of Denis Law, the King of the Stretford End, who has passed away, aged 84.

Our deepest condolences go out to Denis’s family and many friends. His memory will live on forever more.

— Manchester United (@ManUtd) January 17, 2025

Despite scoring the goal which relegated United in 1974 after he’d made a controversial move to rivals, Man City, Law was still revered and beloved in the red half of Manchester.

That’s no wonder, given that during his time at Old Trafford, the Scotsman scored a hugely impressive 237 goals in 404 appearances.

Denis Law is the only Scotsman to win the Ballon d’Or

He signed for United from Torino in 1962 for what was a then-British record transfer fee, and he went on to become the only Scotsman to win the Ballon d’Or – in 1964.

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He’s also the only player to have two statues dedicated to him at the Theatre of Dreams.

One is the United Trinity statue with Best and Charlton on the Old Trafford forecourt, and the other is on the concourse at the Stretford End.