Darien also introduces an ancient Mesoamerican ball game: locals made balls from natural latex and symbolized them as the sun. Players could strike the ball with elbows and knees, and the matches were seen as cosmic battles between gods, giving the sport a unique cultural significance.

　　中墨两项古老球类运动形制、规则各不相同，却承载着人类共通的运动热爱。从古代传统球类项目，到如今世界杯盛会，跨越地域与时光的运动热忱始终生生不息。

　　Though different in form and rules, these two ancient ball games share a common human passion for sport. From traditional pastimes to today's World Cup, that fervor has transcended time and borders—and continues to thrive.

　　策划：魏鹏 张达伟 高娜

　　统筹：蔡溦

　　编辑：张轶菲 蔡溦

　　视频：李鸿如 刘博洋

　　翻译：刘峥

　　美编：张哲

　　鸣谢：山东省文物保护修复与鉴定中心

　　山东大学文化遗产研究院

　　临淄足球博物馆