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Tuesday 11 February 2025 15:12
The funeral of Manchester United icon Denis Law has taken place, before a congregation of family, friends, club legends and peers from across the football world.
The Lawman sadly passed away on 17 January, aged 84, prompting a wave of tributes from the United family, including emotional scenes at our men’s matches against Brighton & Hove Albion and Scottish giants Rangers.
On Tuesday afternoon, Law’s funeral procession drove across the Old Trafford forecourt to allow our supporters to pay their respects and say one final goodbye to The King of the Stretford End.
In poignant scenes, fans applauded the only man to have two statues at our historic stadium. You can watch that moment below.
Old Trafford says goodbye to The King Video
Old Trafford says goodbye to The King
The funeral procession for Denis Law passed by Old Trafford, allowing fans and club staff to say a final goodbye…
United chief executive Omar Berrada, head coach Ruben Amorim, captain Bruno Fernandes and senior players Harry Maguire and Tom Heaton were all part of the congregation at Manchester Cathedral, where Law’s funeral took place.
Sir Alex Ferguson, Darren Fletcher, Sammy McIlroy, Willie Morgan, Gary Neville, Bryan Robson, Peter Schmeichel, Paul Scholes, Alex Stepney and Ruud van Nistelrooy were among the many United legends who paid their respects.
The United family remembers Denis Law Video
The United family remembers Denis Law
Watch our footage of guests arriving at Manchester Cathedral, and moving scenes as the funeral procession arrived…
Liverpool legend Sir Kenny Dalglish was in attendance to remember the man with whom he shares Scotland’s goalscoring record – and the country’s only Ballon d’Or winner.
Manchester City were represented by Mike Summerbee, of course remembering Denis’s two spells as a Blues player.
Calum Best, son of fellow United Trinity member George Best, was also present to honour a man who meant so much to his and our family.
A congregation for The King
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Guests are arriving at Manchester Cathedral for the funeral of Denis Law.
Speaking to us outside Manchester Cathedral, Law’s friend and former team-mate Brian Kidd paid this tribute: “He was a personality and a great character.
“And on the pitch he was a lion. He was fearless, and he had a heart as big as a dustbin lid. But off the pitch, he had humility and the empathy he showed to people was superb. As a person, that sums Denis up. It’s a sad loss.”
Thank you for everything, Denis. You will never be forgotten.
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Tuesday 11 February 2025 15:12
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