Few who knew the young Denis Law from Aberdeen could have imagined that he would one day become the undisputed King of Scotland. How was it possible that such a weak, fragile kid – mocked for his scrawniness at school – could ever become one of Europe’s most feared strikers?

"It is with a heavy heart that we tell you our father Denis Law has sadly passed away. He fought a tough battle but finally he is now at peace," a family statement shared by United said. "We would like to thank everyone who contributed to his wellbeing and care,