Denis Law Legacy Trust
A statement from Denis Law Legacy Trust.
We are deeply saddened by the loss of Denis and our foremost thoughts are with his family and close friends during this very sad time.
Denis was Scotland’s greatest footballer and a proud Aberdonian.
As Patron of the charity that was built in his honour, he was an inspirational figure for so many people in the city.
Supporting and empowering young people to be confident, capable, independent and responsible citizens within their own communities since 2006.
denis law - the king
Denis Law came from humble beginings growing up in Aberdeen to then play at the likes of Old Trafford and the even the World Cup.
Denis played for Huddersfield Town, Manchester City, Torino and Manchester United and became the greatest footballer that Scotland has ever produced; an icon of the game revered and loved throughout the football world.
Nicknamed ‘The King’ by fans for his glittering career at Manchester United, Denis Law is still the is the only Scottish football player to have won the prestigious FIFA Ballon d’Or.
“Sport played a very important part of my childhood and I firmly believe that the experiences and enjoyment that kids get from physical activity will stay with them forever.” Denis Law -The King of the Stretford End
our activities
The Denis Law Legacy Trust delivers a range of free to access doorstep programmes and activities focused around community engagement and widening participation.
For example our flagship Streetsport programme which is delivered in partnership with the Robert Gordon University, prioritises prevention through intervention and diversionary tactics to support disadvantaged communities by providing free to access sport and creative activity directly into their communities.
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