First Minister John Swinney hails Denis Law as ‘giant of Scottish football’ Denis Law’s legacy as a “giant of Scottish football” will continue to inspire future generations, Scotland First Minister John Swinney has said as tributes poured in for the Manchester United great following his death at the age of 84.
With 30 goals Law remains joint record scorer for Scotland alongside Sir Kenny Dalglish and is still the only Scottish player to have won a Ballon d’Or, which he was awarded in 1964.
Having started his career at Huddersfield, also playing for Manchester City and Torino, Law made his senior Scotland debut aged 18 in 1958 and was capped 55 times.
Aberdeen-born striker Law won two league titles with United and was a member of their European Cup-winning side under Sir Matt Busby in 1968, when they became the first English club to lift the trophy.
“The legacy from his incredible sporting career had a profound impact on future generations across Scotland and beyond, and I know it will continue to inspire the next generation.
