Denis Law, the Manchester United great and Scotland international, has died. He was 84. The death of Law, who also played for Manchester City, was announced in a statement from his family that was released by United.

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.

Manchester United legend Denis Law, who won the Ballon d’Or, has died aged 84. Law’s family said in a statement: “It is with a heavy heart that we tell you our father Denis Law has sadly passed away.