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ROD Stewart has joined Manchester United stars past and present in paying tribute to club legend Denis Law.
The Red Devils icon passed away at the age of 84 following a long battle with Alzheimer’s.
United trio David Beckham, Gary Neville and Wayne Rooney were among figures from around the world of football to pay their respects to the Scot.
Becks wrote on his Instagram page: “Tonight we lost a true gentleman of the game. Our heart goes out to Denis’s family.
“Our hearts are heavy tonight. A legend on the field but the perfect gentleman off.”
Neville, who played 400 times for United during a two-decade career, wrote: “Rest in Peace Denis.
“A great footballer and a great man. It’s a privilege and an honour to have spent time in your company. The King of the Stretford End.”
Ex-England forward Rooney took to X, writing: “Legend. Thoughts with all Denis’ family and friends.”
Law’s ex-United team-mate Brian Kidd added: “He was slight, with the heart of a lion.
“An unbelievable finisher, he scored every type of goal.
“He said to me: ‘If you’re ever wide, don’t look up, put the cross in early. If I’m not there it’s my fault’. He was usually there.
“Sir Matt [Busby] loved him. We all did. He was the King of the Stretford End.”
Former Man Utd captain Bryan Robson penned his own tribute, saying: “We have lost one of football’s giants both as a player and a gentleman.
“It’s incredibly sad, he was more than just a fantastic footballer, he was a fantastic man.”
Man Utd icon Eric Cantona said: “Rest in peace Denis. You were one of those who helped me feel at home in Manchester United. Thank you my friend!”
He clearly made a massive impression on singer Rod Stewart as well.
The star shared a picture of the pair of them arm in arm in Scotland garb.
The image was taken after he had been filmed scoring a goal for Scotland in a march involving England stars Ray Clemence, Trevor Brooking and Jack Charlton for the title sequence of An Audience With Rod Stewart on ITV. He added the words: “Farewell my hero – Rest in Peace”
Law’s family confirmed the United legend’s passing in a statement released by the club on Friday evening.
It read: “Manchester United is deeply saddened to share the following statement on behalf of the Law family.
“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.
“We would like to thank everyone who contributed to his wellbeing and care, past and much more recently.”
Law began his career with Huddersfield Town as a teenager in the mid-1950s.
The League One club wrote on X: “All at Huddersfield Town are profoundly saddened to learn of the passing of Denis Law.
“A legend of not only our great Club, but an immortal of the sport as a whole, he will be deeply missed and his memory cherished by us all.
“Our collective thoughts are with Denis’ family and loved ones at this time. Once a Terrier, always a Terrier.” — Sun.
