Football kits for the 2013-14 season – in pictures

Is Wayne Rooney hoping that, if he runs fast enough, he will take off from Old Trafford and land at PSG with a bumper new contract? Photograph: Nike

Expect to see this picture more often if Rooney leaves. According to the press notes, the black collar became a 'popular and evocative symbol ever since Eric Cantona wore it upturned in the 1990s'. What an innovative jump that was – a black collar. How did they think of it? Apparently the use of buttons is 'intrinsically Mancunian', which is just as well, as the 'gingham-inspired check design' on year's shirt was a reference to Manchester’s cotton mills in the 18th century. With Sir Alex Ferguson gone, it's good to see that Nike are continuing to protect the club's history Photograph: Nike

Manchester needs a new fashion photographer Photograph: Handout/Manchester City FC

Liverpool's 'Rise Up' tagline for this shirt could be read as a desperate plea for their players to do a little better in the league next year. But does it not also invoke Christopher Nolan's Dark Knight films, about a brooding and violent hero who is scapegoated by a media that cannot see the truth about the city's superstar? Perhaps the Biteman will rise this season, if he stops touting himself for a move to Real Madrid Photograph: Liverpool FC

Would you ever leave the house looking like that? Photograph: Liverpool FC

Nike say this is their 'most technologically advanced and environmentally friendly kit ever'. The shirt was 'inspired by the distinctive simplicity of England's first kit', but it could have been inspired by the distinctive simplicity of their style of play Photograph: Nike/EPA

If this photo of England's new away kit was inspired by the film poster for Quentin Tarantino's Reservoir Dogs, who is Mr Pink? Photograph: Handout/PA

The Cardiff City home kit was designed by Puma, who had the innovative idea of letting the fans decide the colour of the Bluebirds' shorts... Photograph: Cardiff City FC

... They were given four options and went with the black shorts featured in picture 4. Asides from changing the club's identity, Cardiff City owner Vincent Tan has continued the absurd policy of advertising a country on a football shirt. According to the club's chief executive Gethin Jenkins, the fans are thrilled: 'The bond between Cardiff City FC and Malaysia will be evident throughout the season, something that has already been fully embraced by our supporters over the last 12 months and more' Photograph: Cardiff City FC

The Qatar Foundation has been replaced by Qatar Airways on the shirts of the club that is more than a club. The Barcelona players don't seem very happy about it, but they can take comfort from the small advert for Unicef on their backs Photograph: Nike

Chelsea's new home kit. Paint not included. Although rather menacing in this picture, the players seemed to enjoy modelling for the kit launch Photograph: adidas

Petr Cech after a trip to the Fun House Photograph: adidas

In all fairness, Chelsea's new away kit looks great Photograph: Chelsea FC/PR

Dare to Dream, say Norwich City. Dare to watch the official video for their new home kit. The Norwich players need to take some acting lessons from Patrice Evra Photograph: Norwich City FC

Newcastle United's No21sie Rob Elliott models the goalkeeper's away kit. This strip will not stay clean for long, but it could make for a nice set of pyjamas Photograph: NUFC

Stoke City's shocking away kit, featuring a very bored Peter Crouch. Nice socks Photograph: SCFC

Manuel Lanzini of River Plate wears the club's new shirt, which commemorates the 75th anniversary of the Estadio Monumental. More shirts should have two badges Photograph: Leo La Valle/LatinContent/Getty Images

The new Parma strip was unveiled at Teatro Regio with orchestral accompaniment. What song did they play: Boots & Boys by Ke$ha, You Look Good In My Shirt by Keith Urban or perhaps Slit Skirts by Pete Townshend? Drop your football strip-related song suggestions into the comments section below Photograph: Marco Luzzani/Getty Images

Apparently the new Bayer Leverkusen kit will be ready for purchase when the club have found a new sponsor. Their previous partner, SunPower, ended their link with the club due to a change in 'tax and economic conditions' for the solar sector in the European market. We wish them our best Photograph: Adidas/Bayer Leverkusen

A few crash test dummies model the new Real Madrid shirt. Perhaps Cristiano Ronaldo was too busy taking off his shirt for Armani Photograph: Angel Martinez/Real Madrid via Getty Images