MANCHESTER UNITED stars past and present have paid tribute to club legend Denis Law.
The Red Devils icon died at the age of 84 after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease.
United trio David Beckham, Gary Neville and Wayne Rooney were among figures from across the football world to pay their respects to the Scot.
Becks wrote on his Instagram page: “Tonight we lost a true gentleman of the game. Our hearts go out to Denis' family.
“Our hearts are heavy tonight. A legend on the field, but the perfect gentleman off it.”
Neville, who made 400 appearances for United over a 20-year career, wrote: “Rest in peace Denis.
“A great footballer and a great man. It is a privilege and an honor to have spent time in your company. The King of Stretford End.”
Ex-England striker Rooney took to X and wrote: “Legend. Thoughts with all Denis' family and friends.”
Law's ex-United teammate Brian Kidd added: “He was slight, 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'. Most of the time he was there.
“Mr Matt [Busby] loved him. We all did that. He was the king of Stretford End.”
Former Man Utd captain Bryan Robson wrote his own tribute, saying: “We have lost one of football's giants, both as a player and as a gentleman.
“It's incredibly sad. He was more than just a fantastic football player, he was a fantastic man.”
Law's family confirmed the United legend's death in a statement released by the club on Friday evening.
It said: “Manchester United is deeply saddened to share the following statement on behalf of the Law family.
'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.”
Law started his career as a teenager in the mid-1950s with Huddersfield Town.
The League One club wrote on X: “Everyone at Huddersfield Town is deeply saddened by the passing of Denis Law.
“He is not only a legend of our great Club but an immortal of the sport as a whole. He will be greatly missed and his memory will be cherished by us all.
“Our collective thoughts are with Denis' family and loved ones at this time. Once a terrier, always a terrier.”
Law later moved to Manchester City and Torino before arriving at Old Trafford in 1962.
Over the next eleven years he would win two First Division titles and a European Cup with United.
Law, a member of United's Holy Trinity alongside Bobby Charlton and George Best, scored an impressive 237 goals in 404 games.
His national team, which has been crowned 55 times by Scotland, wrote on
And Law's international teammate Joe Jordan told the BBC: “Denis Law is one of the best players to ever play for Scotland.
“What he has achieved at club level, people associate Manchester United with Bobby Charlton, George Best and Denis Law.
“That goes without saying, he was a special player.”
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