Summary

  • Scotland and Manchester United legend Denis Law dies aged 84.

  • Law won the European Cup, two English titles and the FA Cup in his 11 years at Old Trafford, and is the only Scottish player to have won the Ballon d'Or.

  • Law started his career with Huddersfield Town, had two spells at Manchester City and played in Italy for Torino.

  • In 2021, he was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease and vascular dementia.

  • Send your tributes using #bbcfootball via WhatsApp on 03301231826 or text 81111 (standard network charges apply).

  1. 'A true great'published at 21:19 Greenwich Mean Time 17 January

    Denis Law and a fan after Scotland defeated England in 1967Image source, Getty Images

    "A true great. We will not see his likes again," is the simple message posted by the Scotland national team.

    Denis Law is Scotland’s joint top goalscorer alongside Kenny Dalglish with 30 goals in 55 appearances for his country.

  2. 'An immortal of the sport'published at 21:16 Greenwich Mean Time 17 January

    Denis Law's first club, Huddersfield Town, called their former player an "immortal" of football.

    They said: "All at Huddersfield Town are profoundly saddened to learn of the passing of Denis Law.

    "A legend of not only our great Club, but an immortal of the sport as a whole, he will be deeply missed and his memory cherished by us all.

    "Our collective thoughts are with Denis’ family and loved ones at this time.

    "Once a Terrier, always a Terrier."

    Denis LawImage source, Getty Images
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    Get Involved - your Law tributespublished at 21:13 Greenwich Mean Time 17 January

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    Proper player, my Dad saw him play many times for City and Utd. Sad day for all Football fans. Thoughts and prayers with everyone at Utd and City and to his family and friends.

    Adam

  4. 'The whole of Manchester is mourning'published at 21:06 Greenwich Mean Time 17 January

    Denis Law playing for Manchester CityImage source, Getty Images

    In reply to Manchester United's post announcing Denis Law's death on X, Manchester City wrote: "The whole of Manchester, including everyone at City, is mourning with you. Rest in peace, Denis. Our thoughts are with Denis’ family and friends at this difficult time.

  5. Postpublished at 21:01 Greenwich Mean Time 17 January

    Denis Law with his CBE in 2016Image source, Getty Images

    After retiring from football, Law became a television pundit, patron of UK-based charity Football Aid, and established the Denis Law Legacy Trust, which operates programmes and activities focused around community engagement and widening sporting participation.

    He was appointed CBE in 2016 for services to football and charity, received honorary degrees from Aberdeen, St Andrews and Robert Gordon universities, has had statues erected in his honour at Old Trafford and Aberdeen, and received the Freedom of the City of Aberdeen.

  6. 'A true great'published at 20:56 Greenwich Mean Time 17 January

    John Murray
    BBC Radio 5 Live chief football correspondent

    A statue of George Best, Denis Law and Sir Bobby Charlton outside Old TraffordImage source, Getty Images

    A true great. Whether you're talking about a true great of the Scottish game, a true great of the British game or indeed the world game. There is a statue of the trinity - George Best, Denis Law and Bobby Charlton - at Old Trafford and sadly now they've all gone. But they will be remembered for as long as there is a Manchester United football club

  7. 'Italy was lovely - but the football was rubbish'published at 20:53 Greenwich Mean Time 17 January

    After his short spell with Manchester City, Denis Law opted to join Italian side Torino in 1961.

    However, playing in Europe was not all it was cracked up to be. This is what Law said in an interview about his time in Italy's top flight:

    "Italy was lovely. The food was lovely. The wine was lovely. The ladies were - and don't forget, I was single in those days - lovely.

    "The football was rubbish. And I went for the football."

    Law added: "As soon as you scored a goal, that was it, close your ranks. So I needed to get back."

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    Get Involved - your Law tributespublished at 20:47 Greenwich Mean Time 17 January

    We also want to hear your memories and tributes to Denis Law.

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  9. A career rich in trophies and accoladespublished at 20:43 Greenwich Mean Time 17 January

    Man Utd team photo with the European Cup in 1968Image source, Getty Images

    Law was 15 when he signed for Huddersfield, and was transferred to Manchester City four years later, in 1960, for £55,000.

    A year later, he joined Torino for £110,000, but he found it difficult to settle in Italy and moved to Manchester United for £115,000 in 1962, before ending his career with City in 1974.

    Law was part of the United team that became the first from England to lift the European Cup, beating Benfica 4-1 in 1968.

    He also won one FA Cup and two English league title medals with United, as well as helping Scotland win the British Home Championship six times.

    His 11 goals in seven Scotland appearances during 1963 - as well as scoring for a Rest of the World side against England at Wembley - went some way to helping him receive the Ballon d'Or, which at the time was the prize awarded to the best footballer in Europe.

  10. 'The king of the Stretford End'published at 20:38 Greenwich Mean Time 17 January

    Denis Law at Old Trafford in 1963Image source, Getty Images

    Manchester United said everyone at the club is mourning the loss of "the King of the Stretford End".

    They added: "He will always be celebrated as one of the club's greatest and most beloved players.

    "The ultimate goalscorer, his flair, spirit and love for 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 more."

  11. 'He fought a tough battle'published at 20:34 Greenwich Mean Time 17 January

    A Family statement 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."

  12. Man Utd and Scotland legend Law dies aged 84published at 20:30 Greenwich Mean Time 17 January

    Denis Law during his Manchester United daysImage source, Getty Images

    The man dubbed 'The King' and 'The Lawman' spent 11 years at Old Trafford, his 237 goals in 404 appearances placing him third in United's history behind Wayne Rooney and Bobby Charlton.

    Born in Aberdeen, Law began his career with Huddersfield Town, also had a spell in Italy with Torino and was capped 55 times for his country - his 30 goals making him Scotland's joint top scorer of all time.

    He was sold for a British record fee three times during his career.

    In 2021, he was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease and vascular dementia.

  13. Postpublished at 20:26 Greenwich Mean Time 17 January
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    Former Scotland, Manchester United and Manchester City striker Denis Law - the only Scottish player to have won the Ballon d'Or - has died at the age of 84.