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 announced on Friday, January 17 that club legend and former Ballon d'Or winner Denis Law has died at the age of 84. Law was considered to be one of the finest footballers of his generation.

Denis Law, the only Scottish soccer player to win the Ballon d'Or, has died. He was 84. The death of Law, a Manchester United great and Scotland international, was announced in a statement from his family that was released by United on Friday.