Clubs competing in the Scottish Cup this weekend have been asked to participate in a minute's applause to honour the late Denis Law.
Law passed away aged 84 on Friday as world football united in mourning over the loss of the icon of the game.
The Scottish Football Hall of Fame inductee died after a "tough battle" with Alzheimer's.
Following his passing yesterday, clubs participating in this weekend's @scottishgas Men's Scottish Cup Fourth Round ties have been asked to participate in a minute’s applause for Denis Law pre-match.#ScottishCup pic.twitter.com/fST3cTOgju
— Scottish Gas Scottish Cup (@ScottishCup) January 18, 2025
A statement from the Law family read: “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. “We know how much people supported and loved him and that love was always appreciated and made the difference. Thank you.”
Law, who played 55 times for Scotland, remains the country's most prolific goalscorer with 30 goals for the national team.
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The forward - affectionately known as The King and The Lawman - was recognised for his individual brilliance in 1964 when he won the Ballon d'Or for the best footballer in the previous season, he is the only Scottish player to lift the trophy.
Now, a Scottish Cup statement has explained clubs have been asked to take part in a minute's applause for Law ahead of kick-off across the weekend.
A statement read: "Following his passing yesterday, clubs participating in this weekend's @scottishgas Men's Scottish Cup Fourth Round ties have been asked to participate in a minute’s applause for Denis Law pre-match."
