Manchester United great, the last of the famed “Trinity” consisting of George Best & Bobby Charlton, and the only Scottish footballer to win the Ballon d’Or, Denis Law, has passed away at the age of 84.
A statement from the Law family on Friday night read: ‘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 Ballon d’Or winner in 1964, Law won the European Cup, two English titles and the FA Cup in his 11 years at Old Trafford, scoring 237 goals in 404 games in all competitions. He also won 55 caps for Scotland, scoring 30 international goals.
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