Lee and Law Score 1-All In The Honours
Manchester United and Scotland footballing great Denis Law and Manchester City's famous forward Francis Lee, who was later a chairman of the club, each receive the CBE in the New Year Honours.
The pair have been recognised for their services to football and charity.
Law scored over 200 goals for the Reds and was named European Footballer of the Year during his time at Old Trafford while Lee was the top scorer for the Blues in five successive seasons in the 70s.
Manchester City Women's centre-back Steph Houghton - who led England to a popular third-place finish in this summer's World Cup - said the MBEs for herself and midfielder Fara Williams recognised the growing prominence of women's football.
Houghton said: I am delighted and surprised to receive an MBE and it is a massive step in the right direction to see that we are being recognised both at country and club level.
I would never have thought of receiving an MBE in a million years because my main aim is just to play as well as you can for your team and your country, and everything else comes as a bonus.''
Tracey Neville, the coach of England's women's netball team, was awarded an MBE. She is the sister of former England football internationals Gary and Phil Neville.
Former England and Sale rugby union wing Mark Cueto is also awarded an MBE.