Manchester City said everyone in the city is mourning Law, adding: “Our thoughts are with Denis’ family and friends at this difficult time.”

Former Scotland and Manchester United forward Joe Jordan told BBC Radio 5 Live that Law was a “proper icon”.

He said: “Denis was a special player and to lose someone like him will affect an awful lot of Manchester United fans.

“A proper icon for his ability on the field to score goals but he had a special edge to him, not just as a player but as a person.

“Denis Law is one of the greatest players to ever play for Scotland.”

Huddersfield Town said they are “profoundly saddened” by Law’s death.

The Terriers added: “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.”

Torino called Law an “iconic figure” in their history.

Former Manchester United captain Gary Neville posted on Instagram: “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.”

Aberdeen, who Law supported, said: “One of Scotland’s greatest ever players, his legacy will live on in the north east.”

“Denis was more than just a fantastic footballer, he was a fantastic man,” said former Manchester United midfielder Bryan Robson in a Daily Mail column., external

“He would always be in my greatest ever Manchester United XI. He was a player so many of his peers idolised and with good reason, that iconic image of him with his sleeves pulled down and the one arm salute after scoring.”

Alzheimer’s Society chief executive Kate Lee said: “We’ll be forever grateful that Denis and his family raised not only money for Alzheimer’s Society but a great deal of awareness too.”