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.

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

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

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"

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

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.

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.

Manchester United pay an emotional tribute to former striker Denis Law - who died on Friday at the age of 84 - before their match against Brighton.