Tributes pour in for Denis Law as Wayne Rooney leads stars in paying respects following Man Utd icon’s death at 84
WAYNE ROONEY has led tributes to Manchester United legend Denis Law.
The Red Devils icon passed away at the age of 84 following a long battle with Alzheimer's.
Rooney joined figures from around the world of football in paying his respects to the Scottish star.
The ex-United and England forward took to X, writing: "Legend. Thoughts with all Denis' family and friends."
Law's ex-teammate Brian Kidd added: "He was slight, with the heart of a lion.
"An unbelievable finisher, he scored every type of goal.
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"He said to me: 'If you're ever wide, don’t look up, put the cross in early. If I’m not there it’s my fault'. He was usually there.
"Sir Matt [Busby] loved him. We all did. He was the King of the Stretford End."
Former Man Utd captain Brian Robson added his own tribute, saying: "We have lost one of football’s giants both as a player and a gentleman.
"It’s incredibly sad, he was more than just a fantastic footballer, he was a fantastic man."
Gary Neville, who played 400 times for United in a two-decade career, wrote on Instagram: "Rest in Peace Denis.
"A great footballer and a great man. It’s a privilege and an honour to have spent time in your company. The King of the Stretford End."
Law's family confirmed the Holy Trinity legend's passing in a statement released by United on Friday evening.
It read: "Manchester United is deeply saddened to share the following statement on behalf of the Law family.
"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."
Law began his career with Huddersfield Town as a teenager in the mid-1950s.
The League One club wrote on X: "All at Huddersfield Town are profoundly saddened to learn of the passing of Denis Law.
"A legend of not only our great Club, but an immortal of the sport as a whole, he will be deeply missed and his memory cherished by us all.
"Our collective thoughts are with Denis’ family and loved ones at this time. Once a Terrier, always a Terrier."
Law later moved to Manchester City and Torino before arriving at Old Trafford in 1962.
Over the next 11 years, he would win two First Division titles and a European Cup with United.
One part of United's Holy Trinity alongside Bobby Charlton and George Best, Law netted a remarkable 237 goals in 404 games.
Capped 55 times by Scotland, his national team wrote on X: "A true great. We will not see his likes again."
And Law's international teammate Joe Jordan told the BBC: "Denis Law is one of the greatest players to ever play for Scotland.
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"What he achieved at club level, people associate Manchester United with Bobby Charlton, George Best and Denis Law.
"That speaks for itself, he was a special player."