Denis Law, legendary Manchester United and Scotland goalscorer, dies aged 84
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The striker, part of Man Utd’s Holy Trinity with George Best and Sir Bobby Charlton, established himself as one of the great finishers in the game and claimed the Ballon d’Or. Denis Law, the great Manchester United striker who won the Ballon d’Or and European Cup during a legendary career, has died aged 84.
![[Manchester United’s Denis Law dribbles around Leicester goalkeeper Gordon Banks during the 1963 FA Cup final at Wembley]](https://static.independent.co.uk/2024/01/22/15/GettyImages-3264927.jpg)
The Scottish forward formed a third of United’s Holy Trinity, alongside George Best and Sir Bobby Charlton, plundering 237 goals for the club in a glittering career spanning 18 years, which also took in spells at Huddersfield Town, Manchester City and Italian club Torino. He remains Scotland’s joint-highest scorer with 30 goals in 55 caps for his country, a record he shares with Kenny Dalglish.
![[Denis Law, of Manchester United, in action in 1962]](https://static.independent.co.uk/2024/01/22/15/GettyImages-1408620518.jpg)
Law, the only Scot ever to be named European Footballer of the Year, had been suffering from Alzheimer’s and vascular dementia. Law’s family said in a statement: “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.”.
![[A statue of Manchester United trio of George Best, Denis Law and Sir Bobby Charlton]](https://static.independent.co.uk/2023/10/24/20/APTOPIX_Britain_Soccer_Premier_League_44510.jpg)
Manchester United added: “Everyone at Manchester United is mourning the loss of Denis Law, the King of the Stretford End, who has passed away, aged 84. With 237 goals in 404 appearances, he will always be celebrated as one of the club’s greatest and most beloved players. The ultimate goal-scorer, his flair, spirit and love for the game made him the hero of a generation. Our deepest condolences go out to Denis’s family and many friends. His memory will live on forever more.”.
![[General View of the statues of Denis Law, George Best and Bobby Charlton]](https://static.independent.co.uk/2024/01/22/15/GettyImages-465622133.jpg)
