The football world mourns the passing of Denis Law, a Manchester United legend remembered for his talent, generosity, and lasting impact on the sport.

The death of Denis Law has led to a flood of tributes to the Manchester United and Scotland legend, who passed away at the age of 84

At Manchester United Law scored 236 goals in 393 games; third behind his team-mate Sir Bobby Charlton and Wayne Rooney on the all-time scoring list, and set club records for the most goals in the FA Cup (34 goals), which still stands, and in Europe with 28 goals in 33 games.

Denis Law, the iconic former Manchester United striker and the only Scottish player to win the Ballon d’Or, has died at the age of 84, the club confirmed on Friday.

Denis Law, legendary Manchester United and Scotland footballer, dies aged 84 - Legendary footballer Denis Law has died aged 84, his family said

Denis Law dies aged 84; Law began his career at Huddersfield and played for Manchester City and Torino but made his name at Manchester United where he won two league titles as well as the European Cup in 1968;

Describing Denis Law as the "King of the Stretford End," Manchester United has led tributes to one of its greatest players following confirmation of his death at 84.

Eric Davidson, a fan who visited Law's statue in Aberdeen the day after he died, said the footballer meant a lot to people in the city. "When you're playing football at primary school, all you wanted to be was the second Denis Law," he said.

The story of Denis Law’s life is a tale of the pauper who became ‘The King’.

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Describing Denis Law as the “King of the Stretford ... He was the only Scottish player to win the Ballon d'Or. Law also played for United's fierce local rival Manchester City, including his last season in 1974.

Manchester United legend Denis Law has died, his family confirmed in a statement on Friday. He was 84. Law is widely regarded as one of the greatest figures in the club's history, remembered for his part in an infamous "United Trinity" partnership with Sir Bobby Charlton and George Best, with the trio immortalised in a statue outside Old Trafford.

The striker, part of Man Utd’s ‘Holy Trinity’ with George Best and Bobby Charlton, established himself as one of the great finishers in the game and claimed the Ballon d’Or