Death of Denis Law, football legend who received the Ballon d’Or

Denis Law, the iconic former Manchester United footballer and former Ballon d’Or winner, died on Friday, January 17. According to a statement shared by his loved ones, the Scottish-born player passed away after a long battle with illness.

This is sad news for football fans. Denis Law, the former Manchester United striker , passed away on Friday, January 17, at the age of 84, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. His children announced his death in a statement. “It is with heavy hearts that we announce that our father Denis Law has sadly passed away.

He fought a difficult battle, but he is now at peace. We would like to thank everyone who contributed to his well-being and care, in the past and more recently. We know how much people supported and loved him, and this love was always appreciated and made a difference. Thank you all ,” they sadly announced.

Denis Law at Manchester United: a closer look at his career

During his time with the English club (from 1962 to 1973), Denis Law truly shone with his performances since in 404 appearances, he scored nearly 237 goals. Feats that then placed him in third position among the best scorers in the club’s history, behind Wayne Rooney and Bobby Charlton, who died in October 2023. Moreover, if the one that the fans affectionately called ” The King” joined Manchester United in 1962, he had first proven himself within the Italian club Torino FC.

He had joined the English club following the Munich plane crash, which occurred on February 6, 1958, during which former Manchester United players lost their lives. On social networks, the club also wished him a vibrant (and final) tribute. ” Everyone at Manchester United mourns the loss of Denis Law, the King of the Stretford End, who has passed away at the age of 84. Our deepest sympathies go out to Denis’ family and many friends. His memory will live on forever ,” it read.

Denis Law: a player with multiple awards

During his career, Denis Law received many awards. The most prestigious of them is, without a shadow of a doubt, the Ballon d’Or, obtained in 1964. But that’s not all. He was also crowned, twice, during the English championships (in 1965 then in 1967) and also lifted the European Cup of Champion Clubs, in 1968. So many consecrations that encouraged the football club to erect a statue in his image in front of the legendary stadium of Old Trafford.

Everyone at Manchester United is mourning the loss of Denis Law, the King of the Stretford End, who has passed away, aged 84.

Our deepest condolences go out to Denis’s family and many friends. His memory will live on forever more.