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.

Law won two league titles with United and was a member of their European Cup-winning team under Sir Matt Busby in 1968.

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"

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

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.

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.

There is a photograph that tells you everything about what Manchester United’s supporters thought of Denis Law. It was taken moments after he had scored the goal he always wished he hadn’t at Old Trafford.