The family of Manchester United and Scotland legend Denis Law confirmed on Saturday that he had died several years after he was diagnosed with Alzheimer's and dementia

Describing Denis Law as the “King of the Stretford End,” Manchester United has led tributes to one of its greatest players following confirmation of his death at 84.

Tributes have poured in for former Scotland, Manchester United and Manchester City striker Denis Law after he died at the age of 84. Born in Aberdeen, Law is the only Scottish player to have won the Ballon d'Or.

At Manchester United Law scored 236 goals in 393 games; third behind his team-mate Sir Bobby Charlton and Wayne Rooney on the all-time scoring list, and set club records for the most goals in the FA Cup (34 goals), which still stands, and in Europe with 28 goals in 33 games.

Denis Law, the Manchester United great and Scotland international, has died. He was 84. The death of Law, who also played for Manchester City, was announced in a statement from his family that was released by United.

The death of Denis Law has led to a flood of tributes to the Manchester United and Scotland legend, who passed away at the age of 84

- England goalkeeper Gordon Banks, left, positions himself as Scottish inside-right Denis Law takes a shot at goal during the first half of the Football Association Centenary

Manchester United have paid tribute to club legend Denis Law, who has died at the age of 84. Only Sir Bobby Charlton and Wayne Rooney have scored more goals for United. Law's status within the club is highlighted by the fact he is the only man to have two statues dedicated to him at Old Trafford - one on the Stretford End concourse,

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.