Sir Rod Stewart has paid tribute to Manchester United legend Denis Law after the club announced his death on Friday evening.
Law, who has scored 30 goals in 55 international appearances for Scotland, is one of United's best ever players, scoring 237 times in 404 appearances for the club.
He became the only Scottish player to date to win the Ballon d'Or, taking football's greatest individual honor in 1964 – and won four major honors with the Red Devils, including a European Cup in 1967–68 .
Law was part of United's famous 'Holy Trinity' alongside George Best and England World Cup winner Sir Bobby Charlton, who died in 2005 and 2023 respectively.
Law, who was 84 at the time of his death, was battling Alzheimer's disease and dementia after being diagnosed with both diseases in 2021.
And following the tragic news of his death, several stars paid tribute to Law, including legendary singer Stewart.
On his Instagram Story, he shared a photo of himself and Law from their younger years and said: “Goodbye my hero, rest in peace.”
Born in London, Stewart is known to be a Celtic fan, but he has previously revealed that United is his England side, while he also supports the Scottish national team.
Meanwhile, in the wake of Law's death, quotes from legendary United boss Sir Alex Ferguson have been circulating.
Ferguson, who is a year younger than Law, had told the Guardian in 2009: 'Denis Law was my hero as a player. I idolized him.
'When I first met him I was so excited. It was at a match in Paris, he had played the first half and then we went for a cup of tea.
'I thought, “This is it, I made it, I'm having a cup of tea with Denis Law!” To me he embodied everything a Scot stands for.
'He was daring and brave, he had that bravado and he had style. He really was a fantastic footballer.'
While Law enjoyed playing for Huddersfield Town, Manchester City and Torino, he is best remembered for his performances at United.
And Wayne Rooney, United's all-time top scorer with 253 goals – four more than Charlton and 16 more than Law – similarly shared some heartfelt words.
Rooney shared a photo of Law smiling on his Instagram Story, adding: “Legend. Thoughts with Denis' family and friends.'
Meanwhile, Joe Jordan, who played alongside Law for Scotland, called him a 'real icon' and a 'special player'.
“Denis was a special player and I think the loss of someone like him will affect a lot of Manchester United fans,” he told the BBC.
'A real icon for his ability to score goals on the pitch, but he had a special advantage, not only as a player but also as a person.
'He was a special player. 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.' 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.
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.
Meanwhile, after announcing news of his death, United wrote: 'Everyone at Manchester United is mourning 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 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 emerged on Friday evening, Scottish giants Rangers were among the first to pay their 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 – who Law joined for a second time directly from United in 1973 – said: 'The whole of Manchester, including everyone at City, is in mourning 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.'
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.'
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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