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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Sachin Nakrani

Denis Law, Manchester United and Scotland legend, dies aged 84

Denis Law celebrates scoring for Manchester United against Crystal Palace in 1971
Denis Law celebrates scoring for Manchester United against Crystal Palace in 1971. Scoring was something Law did 237 times in 404 games for the club. Photograph: Colorsport/Shutterstock

Great names from Manchester United and Scotland have paid tribute to Denis Law, a legendary figure for both club and country, following his death at the age of 84.

Law, who was diagnosed with dementia in August 2021, scored 237 goals in 404 appearances for United and was the last surviving member of Old Trafford’s “Holy Trinity”, following the passing of George Best in 2005 and Sir Bobby Charlton in 2023. As such, his own passing represents a hugely significant moment in the club’s history.

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