Sir Alex Ferguson believes that Brazil icon Pele could not have been more right with his incredible assessment of late Manchester United legend Denis Law.
Denis Law passed away at the age of 84 last month and the former Manchester United star is widely regarded as one of the club’s best-ever players.
Part of the famed ‘Holy Trinity’ alongside George Best and Sir Bobby Charlton, Law achieved incredible success during his playing spell at Old Trafford.
The former United and Scotland player lifted two First Division titles, an FA Cup and the European Cup, including capturing the Ballon d’Or award in 1964.
Law, who was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease and vascular dementia in 2021, scored 237 times in 405 matches for United during his legendary spell.
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Sir Alex Ferguson attends the funeral of Manchester United and Scotland footballer Denis Law at Manchester Cathedral on February 11, 2025 in Manche...
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Ferguson on Pele and Law
Denis Law’s funeral was held on Tuesday and the footballing world paid tribute to the former Manchester United and Scotland star.
The hearse carrying the United icon passed Old Trafford and even paused at the ‘Holy Trinity’ statue outside of the stadium amid fans paying their tributes to Law.
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Following the passing by at Old Trafford, the hearse proceeded to Manchester Cathedral and players, both past and present, were in attendance for the funeral.
United manager Ruben Amorim and the current first-team Red Devils squad were also at Manchester Cathedral for the funeral procession.
Sir Alex Ferguson, who is regarded as one of the best managers of all time, recalled what Pele said about the former Manchester City and Torino player.
According to the legendary former United manager, Pele made it “easier” to describe Law after he claimed that the Scotsman could have played in the Brazil team.
“Trying to place Denis in the pantheon of all-time greats is a challenge,” Ferguson said at the funeral service, as per the BBC.
“But it is made easier by Pele. He was asked if there was a British player who could get in the [great] Brazil team.
“He said Denis Law – which is a fantastic tribute.”
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Ferguson recalls Law’s match vs England
Law is widely regarded as one of the best Scottish players of all time and Ferguson recalled the United legend’s enjoyment of playing against England with Scotland.
“He once lined up before a game against England,” Ferguson said.
“He loved [Man United legend] Nobby Stiles and Nobby worshipped him. Nobby came bounding down the tunnel and wished Denis all the best.
“Denis gave him a withering look and let off a volley of abuse Nobby never forgot.”