It's believed Sir Alex Ferguson lived close to the care home where Denis Law was living and made frequent visits to support his friend - with the Scotsmen sharing a close relationship.

The former United and Scotland footballer's family said Law died aged 84 on Friday. In tribute, the club played Flower Of Scotland ahead of their Premier League match against Brighton, before Sir Alex Ferguson and club legends laid a wreath.

Dennis Law, who passed away aged 84 on Friday, was close friends with Sir Alex Ferguson - who penned a moving tribute to the ex-forward and calling him "the King of Old Trafford"

Manchester United fans paid tribute to Denis Law on Sunday, following the death of the Old Trafford icon. Former Scotland striker Law's death was confirmed on Friday. He was 84 and had been diagnosed with dementia in 2021.

Sir Alex Ferguson has hailed Denis Law as the “greatest Scottish player of all time” following the legendary forward’s death on Friday. The former Manchester United, Aberdeen and Scotland boss also described Law, who remains the joint-record scorer for the national team, as the “cornerstone” of the Old Trafford club’s success.

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Watch Manchester United and the Old Trafford faithful honor the life and legacy of the late Denis Law, who died at the age of 84.