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.

Denis Law died at the age of 84 and legendary Old Trafford boss Sir Alex Ferguson has paid tribute to the all-time Man United great

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"

Law, a two-time league champion with United and part of their 1968 European Cup-winning squad led by Sir Matt Busby - the first English team to lift the trophy - passed away on Friday at the age of 84. Law, who won the Ballon d'Or in 1964 and remains the only Scotsman to do so, also earned an impressive 55 caps for Scotland.

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.

Manchester United have paid tribute to Denis Law, with legends laying a wreath, a minute's applause and flags at half mast at 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.

Former Manchester United and Scotland forward Denis Law has died at the age of 84, the Premier League club said on Friday. "It is with a heavy heart that we tell you our father Denis Law has sadly passed away.

Manchester United paid an emotional tribute to club legend Denis Law before Sunday's match against Brighton, following his death at age 84. A bagpiper led both teams onto the pitch playing Flower of Scotland,