Denis Law, the Manchester United and Scotland great, has died. He was 84. The death of Law, the only Scottish player to win the Ballon d'Or, was announced by his family through United on Friday. In 2021 he was diagnosed with dementia. 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, the statement read. 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. Law is forever linked with Bobby Charlton and George Best, the three-pronged strike force that led United to English league titles in 1965 and '67 and the European Cup in 1968 a first for an English club. Everyone at Manchester United is mourning the loss of Denis Law, the King of the Stretford End, United said in a statement. With 237 goals in 404 appearances, he will always be