Sir Alex Ferguson reportedly visited Denis Law at his nursing home up to three times a week before his friend died on Friday aged 84.
The legendary boss will be present at Sunday's match at Old Trafford, when Manchester United take on Brighton, to see the striker's tribute, which will culminate in a minute's applause.
Ferguson, 83, made regular trips to see his compatriot at the Cheshire home, a short journey from his £1.2million home in Goostrey, Cheshire East, according to The Sun.
On Friday evening, Law's family announced his death after a hard-fought three-year battle with dementia.
Law, who revealed in August 2021 that he had been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease and vascular dementia, is one of the United Trinity immortalized in a statue at Old Trafford alongside George Best and Sir Bobby Charlton. To fans, he was known simply as The King.
In the past, Ferguson has revealed that he idolized Law as a player, once reminiscing about the time they first met.
“Denis Law was my hero as a player, I idolized him,” he said.
'When I first met him I was so excited. It was at a match in Paris, where he had played the first half and we went for a cup of tea afterwards.
'I thought, “This is it, I made it, I'm having a cup of tea with Denis Law!”
'For me he embodied everything that being a Scot is about. He was daring and courageous, he had that bravado and he had style. He really was a fantastic footballer.'
A statement from the Law family read: 'It is with heavy hearts that we have to tell you that our father Denis Law has sadly passed away. He fought a tough battle, but now he is finally at peace.
'We would like to thank everyone who has contributed to his welfare and care, in the past and much more recently. We know how many people supported and loved him and that love was always appreciated and made a difference. Thank you.'
Winner of the Ballon d'Or in 1964, Law won the European Cup, two English titles and the FA Cup in his 11 years at Old Trafford.
He is United's third highest all-time goalscorer behind Wayne Rooney and Charlton with 237 in 404 games, and Scotland's joint top scorer with 30 goals from his 55 caps.
Born in Aberdeen, Law started his career at Huddersfield Town, had two spells at Manchester City and also played in Italy for Torino.
United also issued a statement on Friday evening saying: 'Everyone at Manchester United mourns the loss of Denis Law, King of the Stretford End, who has passed away at the age of 84. With 237 goals in 404 appearances, he will always be that way. celebrated as one of the club's greatest and most loved players.
'The ultimate goalscorer, his flair, spirit and love of the game made him the hero of a generation. Our deepest condolences go out to Denis' family and many friends. His memory will live on forever.”
Law was the sixth member of the United squad to win the European Cup under Sir Matt Busby to suffer from dementia.
Charlton, who died in October 2023, Nobby Stiles, Tony Dunne, David Herd and Bill Foulkes were also diagnosed before their deaths.
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