Tributes poured in following the death of Manchester United legend Denis Law, after the club announced his death on Friday evening.
Law, who scored 30 goals in 55 international appearances for Scotland, died aged 84. He battled Alzheimer's disease and dementia after being diagnosed with both diseases in 2021.
Although he enjoyed playing for Huddersfield Town, Manchester City and Torino, Law is best remembered for his achievements at Manchester United.
He became the only Scottish player to date to win the Ballon d'Or, picking up football's greatest individual honor in 1964, and won four major honors with the Red Devils, including a European Cup in 1967–68.
“Everyone at Manchester United mourns the loss of Denis Law, the king of the Stretford End, who has passed away at the age of 84,” the club wrote.
'With 237 goals in 404 appearances, he will always be 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.”
After the tragic news was announced by Manchester United on Friday evening, Scottish giants Rangers were among the first to pay tribute to Law.
“The thoughts of everyone at Rangers are with the Law family at this sad time,” the club wrote on X in response to United's announcement.
The Scottish FA added: 'A real winner. We won't see his likes anymore. Dennis Wet. 1940-2025.'
Man City – where he joined for a second time straight from United in 1973 – said: 'The whole of Manchester, including everyone at City, mourns with you. Rest in peace, Denis. Our thoughts are with Denis' family and friends at this difficult time.'
Former United player and assistant head coach Mike Phelan referenced the famous United Trilogy in his own tribute, writing: 'RIP Denis Law. There's a front line up there now.'
Liverpool's official account featured a famous quote from their own legendary former figure Bill Shankly about the law, in which he wrote: 'Condolences from all of us at LFC.
'Denis was a rival player, but he was so highly regarded. As Bill Shankly once said, “Denis Law could dance on eggshells.” Our thoughts are with Denis' family and friends at this very sad time.'
Another of Law's former clubs, Huddersfield Town, remembered the great Scot as 'an immortal of the sport'.
“Everyone at Huddersfield Town is deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Denis Law. He is not only a legend of our great club, but also an immortal of the sport as a whole. He will be greatly missed and his memory will be cherished by all of us.
“Our collective thoughts are with Denis' family and loved ones at this time. Once a terrier, always a terrier.'
Scotland and Red Devils icon Lou Macari echoed the sentiment shared by my many, writing: 'RIP Denis. One of Scotland's best, a United legend and a great man. A sad day for football and our thoughts go out to his family.”
Fellow former United player Brian Kidd added, according to Andy Mitten: 'He was small, with the heart of a lion.
'An incredible finisher, he scored every type of goal. He said to me, “If you ever go wide, don't look up, put the cross in early. If I'm not there, it's my fault.”
“Normally he was there. Sir Matt loved him. We all did that. He was the king of Stretford End.'
Law was part of the famous United Trinity alongside George Best and England World Cup winner Sir Bobby Charlton, who died in 2005 and 2023 respectively.
In his 11 years at Old Trafford, Law scored 237 goals in 404 appearances in all competitions, and will go down as one of the club's greatest legends.
The English Football League added: 'An incredible career and an iconic player. Denis Law is one of the greatest. He will be greatly missed.”
Bryan Robson, United's longest-serving captain in history, paid tribute to the big striker's “wicked sense of humour” and generosity.
“We have lost one of football's giants, both as a player and as a gentleman. It's incredibly sad,” Robson said.
'Denis was more than just a fantastic footballer, he was a fantastic man. So generous with his time and everything delivered with that great sense of humor of his.
'He would always be in my best ever Manchester United XI. He was a player revered by many of his peers, and for good reason, that iconic image of him with his sleeves down and the one-arm salute after scoring.
'I was a bit nervous when I first met him when I joined the club, just like Sir Bobby Charlton. But I had even more respect for Denis when I met him. He was welcomed so warmly and I immediately appreciated the man he was and the personality he had.
'I was lucky enough to work with him on so many events in an ambassadorial role and that wicked sense of humor always came through, whatever the occasion. He was always so full of life, and always with a cup of tea in his hand.
'No one could better represent what Manchester United stood for than him: full of flair on the pitch and a gentleman off it.'
Announcer Eamonn Holmes wrote: 'Denis Law The Last of The Holy Trinity has left us.
“One of my first jobs at BBC Northwest was taking him home every Friday night. Don't think I've ever topped that! RIP lawyer.'
Piers Morgan added: 'RIP Denis Law, 84. Last surviving member of Manchester United's brilliant footballing holy trinity Best, Law, Charlton. Brilliant player, great character.'
Law is his country's joint top scorer and still holds a United record for most goals in a single campaign, having struck 46 times in 1963-64.
A statement from the Law family on Friday evening 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 him and loved him, and that love was always appreciated and made a difference. Thank you.'
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