Xiao Shu, or "Minor Heat," is the 11th of the 24 solar terms in the traditional Chinese calendar, and the fifth of summer.
Its arrival marks the onset of the hottest period of the year.
And as energy levels starting reaching fever pitch, it's all go on the football pitch where the beautiful game transcends mere sport and becomes a festival of sweat, speed, and spirit in motion.
The Great Heat might not have arrived yet, but it's definitely about to kick-off!