Dennis Lawlegend of Manchester United and Scottish football, died this Friday aged 84. The Scotsman He scored 237 goals in 404 games at United, as the third leading scorer in the history of the ‘Red Devils’, just behind Wayne Rooney and Bobby Charlton.
In the Scottish team he played 55 games and scored thirty goals, making him the top scorer with Kenny Dalglish“It is with great sadness that we have to tell you that our father, Denis Law, has passed away,” the forward’s family said in a statement.
“He fought a difficult battle, but is now at peace. We want to thank everyone who contributed to his welfare and care, in the past and now. We know how many people helped and loved him and we always have appreciated
Unique Scottish Ballon d’Or
Having previously played for Huddersfield Town, Manchester City, Torino and Manchester United, Law retired from football in 1974, leaving behind a record where he had won two English league titles, an FA Cup and the 1968 European Cup. George Best and Bobby Charlton He formed the famous “Holy Trinity” at Manchester United. On an individual level he won the Ballon d’Or in 1964, being the only Scot in history to achieve it.
In 2021 he was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and vascular dementia. “He will always be celebrated as one of the best players in the history of the club and one of the most loved. The great scorer. His natural talent, his spirit and his love for the sport made him the hero of a generation. The Our deepest condolences to Denis’ family and friends will live on forever,” Manchester United added in a statement.
Source: La Verdad
I’m Rose Herman and I work as an author for Today Times Live. My expertise lies in writing about sports, a passion of mine that has been with me since childhood. As part of my job, I provide comprehensive coverage on everything from football to tennis to golf.
