Friday January 17, 2025, Denis Law died at the age of 84. The former footballer, suffering from Alzheimer’s disease, had marked the history of the Manchester United club, where he played in the 1960s.
Final whistle. Denis Law, football legend, former Manchester United player, died on Friday January 17, 2025, at the age of 84. “It is with heavy hearts that we announce that our father Denis Law has sadly passed away. He fought a tough battle but now he is at peace“, announced his children in a press release, relayed by the English team where the striker – affected by Alzheimer’s disease for several years – played in the 1960s. “We would like to thank everyone who contributed to his well-being and care, both in the past and more recently. We know how much people supported and loved him, and that love was always appreciated and made a difference. Thank you all.“
For its part, Manchester United paid tribute to the memory of its “King“. “Everyone at Manchester United mourns the loss of Stretford End king Denis Law [nom de la tribune ouest du stade Old Trafford, de Manchester United, ndlr]. He will always be celebrated as one of the club’s greatest and most loved players. The goalscorer par excellence, his flair, his spirit and his love of the game made him the hero of a generation. We extend our deepest condolences to Denis’ family and many friends. His memory will remain forever engraved in our memories.“
Denis Law, hundreds of goals, two English championship titles and a Ballon d’Or
Of Scottish origin, Denis Law began his sporting career at the English club Huddersfield Town, then moved to the Italian club Torino before joining Manchester Uniteda club with which he won the English championship title in 1965 and 1967, as well as the European Cup in 1968. He was the third highest scorer in the club’s history, with 237 goals scored in 404 matches (behind Wayne Rooney and Bobby Charlton). In the Scottish team, which he joined at the age of 18, in 1958, he scored 30 goals in 55 caps. He was thus the top scorer in Scottish team history. He was also the only Scot to have won the Ballon d’Or, in 1964. Denis Law – who retired from sport in 1974 – was the oldest winner of the prestigious award still alive. It is Gianni Rivera, Italian footballer, who won the Ballon d’Or in 1969, who takes over from Denis Low.
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