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Denis Law, 84, a former Manchester United and Scotland forward, died on Friday, January 17, the Premier League club revealed. Manchester United confirmed his death on Saturday. Law began his football career at Huddersfield Town before becoming a renowned goal scorer with Manchester United. The note released by Law's family states, "It is with a heavy heart that we tell you our father, Denis Law, has sadly passed away. He fought a tough battle but is now at peace. We thank everyone who contributed to his care and wellbeing and for the love and support shown to him."
Manchester United also paid tribute to the Ballon d'Or winner, calling him “the King of the Stretford End” and one of the club's greatest players, who carried an enduring legacy. "Everyone at Manchester United is mourning the loss of Denis Law, the King of the Stretford End, who has passed away, aged 84," wrote the club on their official X account.
Denis Law's impactful football career
Denis Law left an indelible mark at Old Trafford where he is credited with 237 goals in 404 games for Manchester United. He began his career at Huddersfield Town in 1955, and went on to break records with Manchester City before joining Torino in 1961. In 1963, he re-joined Manchester United under Matt Busby.
Law played an important role in United's success, scoring the 1963 FA Cup final and helping the club win league titles in 1965 and 1967. In 1964, he received the Ballon d'Or as Europe's greatest player. Despite missing out on the 1968 European Cup victory due to injury, his contributions remain legendary. Law, who has 55 caps for Scotland and made his senior debut at the age of 18 in 1958, is the country's joint all-time best scorer with 30 goals, together with Kenny Dalglish.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino also paid tribute to the legend by saying, "I am saddened to hear of the passing of Scotland and Manchester United legend Denis Law. He was a prolific goal scorer for club and country, most notably over a decade at Manchester United where he was a key part of teams which claimed domestic and European titles."