{"product_id":"maillot-manchester-city-2015-2016-third-yaya-toure-42-m","title":"Manchester City 2015-2016 Third Shirt - Yaya Touré No.42 (M)","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: inherit; color: #1a1a1a; line-height: 1.6; max-width: 100%;\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr)); gap: 12px; margin: 0 0 22px 0; padding: 16px 18px; background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fafafa 0%, #ffffff 100%); border: 1px solid #e5e5e5; border-radius: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1.5em;\"\u003e🚚\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 0.92em; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eShipped within 24\/48h\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin: 2px 0 0 0; font-size: 0.78em; color: #666;\"\u003eFrom France\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1.5em;\"\u003e🔄\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 0.92em; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e14-day returns\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin: 2px 0 0 0; font-size: 0.78em; color: #666;\"\u003eIf unworn\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"background: #fff8e1; border: 1px solid #e5c76b; border-left: 4px solid #d97706; border-radius: 10px; padding: 18px 22px; margin: 0 0 22px 0; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0; font-size: 1.08em; color: #92500a;\"\u003e⚠️ Read this before you buy\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 0.95em;\"\u003eTwo small things to know: a few \u003cstrong\u003emicro-pills\u003c\/strong\u003e on the front, in the area below the sponsor (photo 6), and two or three \u003cstrong\u003epulled threads\u003c\/strong\u003e along the bottom hem (photo 7). No holes, no open seams — normal wear from a shirt that has been worn, and nothing more.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"background: #ffffff; border: 1px solid #e5e5e5; border-left: 4px solid #6cabdd; border-radius: 10px; padding: 22px 24px; margin: 0 0 22px 0; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0 0 14px 0; font-size: 1.2em;\"\u003e📐 Flat measurements\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 0.95em;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee; color: #666; width: 60%;\"\u003eWidth (pit to pit)\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e51 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 0; color: #666;\"\u003eLength (shoulder to hem)\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e72 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin: 14px 0 0 0; font-size: 0.9em; color: #666;\"\u003eLay flat a shirt that already fits you well, measure it the same way and compare — vintage sizing is often very different from new.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f8f9fa 0%, #ffffff 100%); border: 1px solid #e5e5e5; border-left: 4px solid #2e7d32; border-radius: 10px; padding: 24px; margin: 0 0 22px 0; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 16px; margin: 0 0 18px 0; flex-wrap: wrap;\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; width: 64px; height: 64px; background: #2e7d32; color: #fff; border-radius: 50%; font-size: 1.15em; font-weight: bold; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e9\/10\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 0.78em; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1.5px; color: #666; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eShirt condition\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin: 4px 0 0 0; font-size: 1.2em; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eExcellent condition\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 18px 0;\"\u003eThe volt — that very particular fluorescent yellow-green — has kept its intensity, and that is the critical point on this colour: one hot wash dulls it, yet here it is still bright and even. The black sleeve fade is crisp, with no washed-out areas. The TOURE YAYA No.42 nameset is perfect: sharp edges, MCFC crests intact inside both digits. The Etihad Airways sponsor is smooth, with no cracking. Spotless embroidered badge, Champions League and RESPECT patches firmly stitched. The only reservations are the pilling and pulled threads documented above.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 0.93em;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee; color: #666; width: 40%;\"\u003eSize\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eM (see flat measurements above)\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee; color: #666; width: 40%;\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eNike (Dri-FIT, honeycomb knit)\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee; color: #666; width: 40%;\"\u003eSeason\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e2015-2016 — City's first Champions League semi-final\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee; color: #666; width: 40%;\"\u003eVersion\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eVolt third, black sleeve fade, black side panels\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee; color: #666; width: 40%;\"\u003eSponsor\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eEtihad Airways\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee; color: #666; width: 40%;\"\u003eNameset\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eTOURE YAYA No.42 in black with volt outline, MCFC crest printed inside each digit\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee; color: #666; width: 40%;\"\u003ePatches\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eChampions League starball + RESPECT armband (European version)\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee; color: #666; width: 40%;\"\u003eProduction date\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eBatch HO15 — an autumn 2015 run, consistent with the 2015-2016 season (photo 4)\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 0; color: #666; width: 40%;\"\u003eAuth. code\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e658882-368 \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: normal; font-size: 0.85em; color: #888;\"\u003e(independently verifiable)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin: 16px 0 0 0; font-size: 0.88em; color: #666;\"\u003eUnsure about sizing? This Nike M is true to size with good length (51 x 72 cm): compare the flat measurements above, or read my \u003ca style=\"color: #002395; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"\/en\/blogs\/articles\/guide-tailles-maillots-foot-vintage\"\u003esizing guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"background: #1a1a1a; color: #fff; border-radius: 10px; padding: 28px 24px 24px 24px; margin: 0 0 22px 0; position: relative; overflow: hidden;\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; right: 0; background: #c9a96e; color: #1a1a1a; padding: 5px 14px; font-size: 0.7em; font-weight: bold; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1.5px; border-bottom-left-radius: 8px;\"\u003e100% AUTHENTIC\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0 0 14px 0; font-size: 1.2em; color: #c9a96e;\"\u003e✦ Authenticity guaranteed for life\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 16px 0; color: #e8e8e8;\"\u003eItem checked by hand in \u003ca style=\"color: #c9a96e; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"\/en\/pages\/atelier-authentification-maillot-foot\"\u003emy authentication workshop\u003c\/a\u003e. If anything you buy from me is ever identified as a fake, I refund it in full. The guarantee never expires.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul style=\"margin: 0 0 18px 0; padding-left: 20px; color: #e8e8e8;\"\u003e\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 7px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNike label photographed (photo 4)\u003c\/strong\u003e: product reference \u003cstrong\u003e658882-368\u003c\/strong\u003e, barcode \u003cstrong\u003e888408994554\u003c\/strong\u003e and batch \u003cstrong\u003eHO15\u003c\/strong\u003e (Holiday 2015). 658882 is the reference for the 2015-2016 Manchester City third\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 7px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe MCFC crest is printed inside the 4 and the 2\u003c\/strong\u003e (photo 5): two tiny volt badges on black, built into the foot of each digit. A detail fake namesets do not carry\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 7px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is the OLD club crest\u003c\/strong\u003e (photo 3): the eagle, the ship and the motto « Superbia In Proelio ». Manchester City changed its badge in late 2016 — a shirt carrying this crest cannot be later, which dates it on its own\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 7px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe black sleeve fade is dotted, not a smooth gradient\u003c\/strong\u003e: up close you see a grid of black dots that gradually thickens (photo 1). On a fake it is a smooth printed gradient\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003eReal photos of the exact shirt you receive, never stock images — full method in my \u003ca style=\"color: #c9a96e; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"\/en\/blogs\/articles\/comment-verifier-authenticite-maillot-football\"\u003eauthentication guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"background: #2a2a2a; border-left: 3px solid #c9a96e; padding: 14px 16px; border-radius: 0 6px 6px 0;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 0.93em; color: #e8e8e8;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #c9a96e;\"\u003e🛠️ Workshop note\u003c\/strong\u003e — Watch out for one trap on this shirt: it reads \u003cstrong\u003e« TOURE YAYA »\u003c\/strong\u003e, not « Y. TOURÉ ». The Premier League let players choose how their name appeared, and Yaya Touré had his printed in that order, without the accent. Reproductions sold online almost always get it wrong and print « TOURE » alone or « Y. TOURE ». If you see the name in two words in this order, you are looking at an official nameset.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"background: #ffffff; border: 1px solid #e5e5e5; border-left: 4px solid #c9a96e; border-radius: 10px; padding: 22px 24px; margin: 0 0 22px 0; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0 0 14px 0; font-size: 1.2em;\"\u003e📖 Yaya Touré, volt and City's first European semi-final\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 12px 0;\"\u003eA fluorescent yellow shirt for a sky-blue club: this 2015-2016 third remains one of the most recognisable of Nike's Manchester era. It also belongs to a pivotal season.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 12px 0; padding: 10px 14px; background: #fff8e1; border-left: 3px solid #c9a96e; border-radius: 0 4px 4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🏆 League Cup 2016 — City beat Liverpool on penalties.\u003c\/strong\u003e A Wembley final decided in the shootout. Yaya Touré converted the decisive kick: the last trophy of his spell at the club.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 12px 0; padding: 10px 14px; background: #fff8e1; border-left: 3px solid #c9a96e; border-radius: 0 4px 4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⭐ First Champions League semi-final.\u003c\/strong\u003e Manchester City reached the European last four for the first time in their history, before losing to Real Madrid, that season's winners.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 12px 0; padding: 10px 14px; background: #fff8e1; border-left: 3px solid #c9a96e; border-radius: 0 4px 4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🎯 The end of an era.\u003c\/strong\u003e Manuel Pellegrini's last season in the dugout, and Yaya Touré's last great campaign. Guardiola arrived in summer 2016 and changed everything.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 12px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🎨 The last shirt with the old crest\u003c\/strong\u003e — The eagle, the ship and the Latin motto disappeared in late 2016 in favour of the current circular badge. This third is therefore one of the last City shirts to carry the historic crest, which makes it a clean dating marker for collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"background: #f8f9fa; border-radius: 6px; padding: 13px 16px;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 0.92em;\"\u003e👉 Looking for other Citizens? They are in my \u003ca style=\"color: #002395; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"\/en\/collections\/manchester-city\"\u003eManchester City shirts\u003c\/a\u003e, alongside the rest of my \u003ca style=\"color: #002395; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"\/en\/collections\/maillots-premier-league-vintage\"\u003evintage Premier League shirts\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"background: #1a1a1a; color: #fff; border-radius: 10px; padding: 22px 18px; margin: 0 0 22px 0;\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(140px, 1fr)); gap: 16px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 6px 0; font-size: 1.6em;\"\u003e🔍\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 0.83em; color: #c9a96e; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eHand-authenticated\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin: 3px 0 0 0; font-size: 0.78em; color: #aaa;\"\u003e5,000+ shirts checked\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 6px 0; font-size: 1.6em;\"\u003e⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 0.83em; color: #c9a96e; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e1,100 five-star reviews\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin: 3px 0 0 0; font-size: 0.78em; color: #aaa;\"\u003eVinted community\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 6px 0; font-size: 1.6em;\"\u003e📷\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 0.83em; color: #c9a96e; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eReal photos\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin: 3px 0 0 0; font-size: 0.78em; color: #aaa;\"\u003eNever stock images\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 6px 0; font-size: 1.6em;\"\u003e🛡️\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 0.83em; color: #c9a96e; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eLifetime guarantee\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin: 3px 0 0 0; font-size: 0.78em; color: #aaa;\"\u003eOn authenticity\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"background: #ffffff; border: 1px solid #e5e5e5; border-radius: 10px; padding: 22px 24px; margin: 0 0 22px 0; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0 0 14px 0; font-size: 1.2em;\"\u003e🎯 Who is this shirt for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 12px 4px; font-size: 0.8em; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1.5px; color: #666; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e← Swipe →\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto; scroll-snap-type: x mandatory; -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch; margin: 0 -8px; padding: 0 8px 14px 8px;\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; gap: 14px; width: max-content;\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 0 0 260px; scroll-snap-align: start; background: #fafafa; border: 1px solid #e5e5e5; border-radius: 10px; padding: 20px;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 8px 0; font-size: 1.8em; font-weight: bold; color: #c9a96e; font-family: Georgia, serif;\"\u003e01\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 8px 0; font-size: 0.78em; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1.5px; color: #b0803a; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eThe Yaya Touré fan\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 0.92em; color: #444;\"\u003eNo.42, one of the most dominant midfielders in Premier League history, in his last great season.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 0 0 260px; scroll-snap-align: start; background: #fafafa; border: 1px solid #e5e5e5; border-radius: 10px; padding: 20px;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 8px 0; font-size: 1.8em; font-weight: bold; color: #c9a96e; font-family: Georgia, serif;\"\u003e02\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 8px 0; font-size: 0.78em; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1.5px; color: #b0803a; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eThe crest collector\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 0.92em; color: #444;\"\u003eThe old MCFC badge, retired in late 2016. A period marker you cannot find on any recent shirt.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 0 0 260px; scroll-snap-align: start; background: #fafafa; border: 1px solid #e5e5e5; border-radius: 10px; padding: 20px;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 8px 0; font-size: 1.8em; font-weight: bold; color: #c9a96e; font-family: Georgia, serif;\"\u003e03\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 8px 0; font-size: 0.78em; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1.5px; color: #b0803a; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eThe bold-colour lover\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 0.92em; color: #444;\"\u003eFluorescent volt, black sleeve fade: Nike never made a City third this loud again.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 0 0 260px; scroll-snap-align: start; background: #fafafa; border: 1px solid #e5e5e5; border-radius: 10px; padding: 20px;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 8px 0; font-size: 1.8em; font-weight: bold; color: #c9a96e; font-family: Georgia, serif;\"\u003e04\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 8px 0; font-size: 0.78em; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1.5px; color: #b0803a; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eThe Champions League hunter\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 0.92em; color: #444;\"\u003eStarball and RESPECT: the configuration of the European run that took City to the semi-finals.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin: 14px 0 0 0; font-size: 0.92em; color: #666;\"\u003eNot sure? My \u003ca style=\"color: #002395; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"\/en\/blogs\/articles\/mystery-box-maillot-foot-cadeau-surprise\"\u003eMystery Box offer\u003c\/a\u003e is a great alternative — just add « Manchester City » in the order notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"background: #ffffff; border: 1px solid #e5e5e5; border-radius: 10px; padding: 22px 24px; margin: 0 0 22px 0; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0 0 14px 0; font-size: 1.2em;\"\u003e❓ Frequently asked questions about this shirt\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"margin: 0 0 8px 0; background: #fafafa; border: 1px solid #e5e5e5; border-radius: 6px; padding: 14px 16px;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight: bold; cursor: pointer; font-size: 0.95em;\"\u003eIs the pilling a problem?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin: 12px 0 0 0; color: #444;\"\u003eNo. These are a few tiny fibre balls in the area below the sponsor (photo 6), typical of a honeycomb knit that has rubbed. A fabric shaver removes them in a minute. I would rather show them than shave them off before the photo.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"margin: 0 0 8px 0; background: #fafafa; border: 1px solid #e5e5e5; border-radius: 6px; padding: 14px 16px;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight: bold; cursor: pointer; font-size: 0.95em;\"\u003eWhy does the nameset read « TOURE YAYA » and not « TOURÉ »?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin: 12px 0 0 0; color: #444;\"\u003eBecause that is the official nameset. Yaya Touré had his name printed in that order at Manchester City, without the accent. It is actually a good authenticity test: copies almost always print « TOURE » alone or « Y. TOURE ».\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"margin: 0 0 8px 0; background: #fafafa; border: 1px solid #e5e5e5; border-radius: 6px; padding: 14px 16px;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight: bold; cursor: pointer; font-size: 0.95em;\"\u003eHow do you know this is the 2015-2016 season?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin: 12px 0 0 0; color: #444;\"\u003eThree cross-checks: the Nike reference 658882-368 on the label, the HO15 batch (autumn 2015) and the old MCFC crest, replaced in late 2016. The volt design was also only used that season.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"margin: 0 0 8px 0; background: #fafafa; border: 1px solid #e5e5e5; border-radius: 6px; padding: 14px 16px;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight: bold; cursor: pointer; font-size: 0.95em;\"\u003eWhat are the sleeve patches?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin: 12px 0 0 0; color: #444;\"\u003eThe Champions League starball on one side, the RESPECT armband on the other. That is the European-match configuration: in the Premier League those positions carry the league patches. So this one is the Champions League version.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"margin: 0 0 8px 0; background: #fafafa; border: 1px solid #e5e5e5; border-radius: 6px; padding: 14px 16px;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight: bold; cursor: pointer; font-size: 0.95em;\"\u003eHow does this M fit?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin: 12px 0 0 0; color: #444;\"\u003eMeasured flat: 51 cm pit to pit and 72 cm long. A 2015 Nike M, true to size with decent length. If you normally wear M it will fit; if you like it loose, go one size up.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"margin: 0 0 8px 0; background: #fafafa; border: 1px solid #e5e5e5; border-radius: 6px; padding: 14px 16px;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight: bold; cursor: pointer; font-size: 0.95em;\"\u003eHow much is shipping and how fast?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin: 12px 0 0 0; color: #444;\"\u003eDispatched within 48 working hours with tracked Colissimo (€5.99 in mainland France, free over €100). International rates and delivery times are detailed on my \u003ca style=\"color: #002395; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"\/en\/pages\/faq-foire-aux-questions-pure-football-shirts\"\u003eshipping FAQ\u003c\/a\u003e. 14-day returns if unworn.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"background: #f8f9fa; border-radius: 8px; padding: 16px 18px; margin: 0 0 22px 0; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; border: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"width: 56px; height: 56px; border-radius: 50%; object-fit: cover; flex-shrink: 0;\" alt=\"Matthieu expert authentification maillots foot vintage Pure Football Shirts\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/5878\/5354\/files\/pure-football-shirts-a-propos.jpg?v=1777806948\"\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 3px 0; font-weight: bold; font-size: 0.92em; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003eAuthenticated by Matthieu\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 0.85em; color: #666;\"\u003eAuthentication expert, founder of Pure Football Shirts. 5,000+ shirts authenticated, 1,100 five-star Vinted reviews. \u003ca style=\"color: #002395; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"\/en\/pages\/a-propos-matthieu-expert-authentification\"\u003eMy story →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"background: #fafafa; border: 1px solid #e5e5e5; border-radius: 10px; padding: 22px; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 14px 0; font-size: 0.85em; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1.5px; color: #666; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e🔗 Similar gems from my shop\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul style=\"list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0;\"\u003e\u003cli style=\"margin: 0 0 11px 0;\"\u003e→ \u003ca style=\"color: #002395; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"\/en\/collections\/manchester-city\"\u003eSee all my Manchester City shirts\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli style=\"margin: 0 0 11px 0;\"\u003e→ \u003ca style=\"color: #002395; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"\/en\/collections\/maillots-premier-league-vintage\"\u003eMy vintage Premier League shirts\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli style=\"margin: 0 0 11px 0;\"\u003e→ \u003ca style=\"color: #002395; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"\/en\/collections\/maillots-de-foot-annees-2010\"\u003eMy whole 2010s collection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e→ \u003ca style=\"color: #002395; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"\/en\/collections\/maillots-foot-rares-collectors-investissement\"\u003eMy Rare Gems \u0026amp; Collectors\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Pure Football Shirts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63283086590282,"sku":"2117","price":84.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/5878\/5354\/files\/maillot-manchester-city-2015-2016-third-dos-flocage-toure-yaya-42.jpg?v=1787595567","url":"https:\/\/purefootballshirts.com\/en\/products\/maillot-manchester-city-2015-2016-third-yaya-toure-42-m","provider":"Pure Football Shirts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}