Former Man Utd striker Denis Law dies aged 84

Former Manchester United and Scotland striker Denis Law has died at the age of 84, his family announced on Friday.

"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," said the star's family in a statement.

Law scored a total of 237 goals in 404 appearances during an 11-year spell at Old Trafford until 1973, which places him third behind Wayne Rooney and Bobby Charlton on United's all-time list.

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 condolences go out to Denis’s family and many friends. His memory will live on forever more.

— Manchester United (@ManUtd) January 17, 2025

He played 55 times for Scotland after making his debut at just 18 in 1958 and he remains his country's joint all-time leading scorer with 30 goals alongside Kenny Dalglish.

During his time at United, Law won the first division title in 1965 and 1967.

However, a cartilage injury forced him to miss the famous 4-1 thrashing of Benfica in the European Cup final at Wembley – a triumph that made United the first English winners of the trophy.