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"

OLD TRAFFORD paid a heart-warming tribute to Manchester United legend Denis Law after his death aged 84. Legendary manager Sir Alex Ferguson joined Law’s former team-mates Paddy Crerand and

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

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.

SIR Alex Ferguson visited Man United legend Denis Law up to three times a week at the nursing home where his dementia-hit friend died on Friday, aged 84. The club’s former boss, 83, who lives near

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.

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,