As this was the time before soccer was played professionally, teams had to pay for their own uniform which often meant poorer teams sometimes wore mere white jerseys. Soccer jerseys only really became statement pieces in the twentieth century as players begun to sport tailored shirts with a variety of collar designs – most popularly laced crew necks and wide, vertical stripes. All of the players mentioned above are retired apart from Lionel Messi. On the other hand, in case you wear these shorts, you are sure to witness the possibility to reduce chaffing in a dramatic manner. Here are the descriptions of the home and away Manchester City football shirts.