Over in Colorado, war was never declared against the ruling family. Instead, conflict broke out in-house — a prolonged, public domestic involving heirs to one of American football’s most successful franchises.
D-Day eventually arrived last summer, when the Denver Broncos were sold for £3.87billion. It had been messy and bitter. It all ended with the richest takeover in sports history.
So, for all the green and gold and bile thrown their way, the Glazers’ succession planning at Manchester United seems rather serene.
The sale of United, which came to the boil on Friday night, should prove even more lucrative, too.