Denis Law, the former striker for Scotland, Manchester United, and Manchester City, has died at the age of 84. Law, who was born in Aberdeen, was awarded the Ballon d’Or, becoming the only Scottish player to do so. During his 11-year stint at Old Trafford, he scored 237 goals in 404 appearances, making him the third-highest scorer in Manchester United’s history, behind Wayne Rooney and Bobby Charlton.
Renowned broadcaster Archie Macpherson, who spent over four decades commentating on Scottish football, expressed his admiration for Law, calling him “The King” and “The Lawman.” Law’s 30 goals in 55 caps make him Scotland’s joint-top scorer, alongside Kenny Dalglish. In 2016, Law was conferred the CBE for his contributions to football and charity.
In 2021, Law was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease and vascular dementia, after which his family stated that he had fought a “tough battle” but was finally at peace. Law was initially signed by Huddersfield Town when he was only 15 years old. He was later transferred to Manchester City for £55,000 before joining Torino in Italy for £110,000. As he struggled to fit in, he returned to Manchester and joined United for £115,000 in 1962. His playing career ended with City in 1974.
Law’s teammate at Manchester United, Wayne Rooney, praised the football legend and described him as providing him with a lot of advice over the years. Law presented Rooney with the number 10 shirt which he had worn in the 1960s, and which Rooney wore himself during the 2007-08 season. Tributes have poured in for Law from across the footballing world, including from his first club, Huddersfield Town, Manchester United, and Aberdeen, the team he supported throughout his life. The Scotland national team called him “a true great” and added “We will not see his likes again.
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