The Glazer family will not attend Manchester United legend Denis Law's funeral at Manchester Cathedral on Tuesday, according to reports.
The decision comes after the club's owners faced fierce criticism for failing to send representatives to Sir Bobby Charlton's funeral in 2023.
The Glazers previously stayed away from Charlton's service to avoid causing a distraction, though fans condemned their absence as a 'shameful example' of their disconnect with United.
According to The Mirror, it will be a similar story on Tuesday with the family keen to avoid a backlash amid the club's poor form this season.
Man United legend Denis Law died at the age of 84 in January
Law, who passed away in January aged 84, had revealed in August 2021 that he was diagnosed with Alzheimer's and vascular dementia.
The Scottish striker stands as Manchester United's third-highest goalscorer of all time, netting an impressive 237 goals in 404 appearances.
His remarkable scoring prowess extended to international football, where he remains Scotland's joint top scorer with 30 goals from 55 caps.
During his illustrious 11-year spell at Old Trafford, Law established himself as one of football's greatest talents, claiming the prestigious Ballon d'Or in 1964.
Man United owners the Glazers reportedly won't be attending Denis Law's funeral on Tuesday
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His trophy cabinet includes the European Cup, two English league titles and the FA Cup.
Before his United success, Law began his career at Huddersfield Town and also had spells at Manchester City and Italian side Torino.
Manchester United issued a statement mourning the loss of Law, describing him as 'the King of the Stretford End'.
"With 237 goals in 404 appearances, he will always be celebrated as one of the club's greatest and most beloved players," the club said.
"The ultimate goal-scorer, his flair, spirit and love for the game made him the hero of a generation. Our deepest condolences go out to Denis's family and many friends. His memory will live on forever more."
Former United captain Bryan Robson led tributes, saying: "We have lost one of football's giants both as a player and a gentleman. It's incredibly sad."
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"Denis was more than just a fantastic footballer, he was a fantastic man. So generous with his time and everything delivered with that great sense of humour of his," Robson added.
"He would always be in my greatest ever Manchester United XI."
Law was the sixth member of United's European Cup-winning squad under Sir Matt Busby to suffer from dementia.
Denis Law scored 237 goals for Man United during his playing days
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Fellow United legends Sir Bobby Charlton, Nobby Stiles, Tony Dunne, David Herd and Bill Foulkes were also diagnosed with the condition before their deaths.
Robson highlighted Law's warm personality, noting: "I was lucky enough to work alongside him for so many events... that wicked sense of humour always shone through."
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