Manchester United have announced that Denis Law has passed away, aged 84.
Law, the only Scot to win the Ballon d’Or, scored 237 goals for Man Utd in a glittering career in which he also won the European Cup. He remains Scotland’s joint-highest scorer with 30 goals in 55 caps for his country, a record he shares with Kenny Dalglish.
A statement on Man Utd's website said: "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 condolence go out to Denis's family and many friends. His memory will live on forever more."
Everyone at Manchester United is mourning the loss of Denis Law, the King of the Stretford End, who has passed away, aged 84.
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) January 17, 2025
Our deepest condolences go out to Denis’s family and many friends. His memory will live on forever more.
Man Utd shared a statement from the Law family which said: “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.”
Law, the only Scot ever to be named European Footballer of the Year, had been suffering from Alzheimer’s and vascular dementia.
The Premier League offers our sincere condolences to Denis's family and friends, and everyone at Man Utd, at this sad time.
