Rising Star: Kōta Takai Makes Waves in Japanese Football

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Eileen weighs her options after Jason proposes something, while Carl sets his sights on Abi. Theo tells Millie she needs to move back home, but Millie counters that she'll only return if Theo moves in with her. George notices Theo's words have impacted Eileen. Jason strikes up a conversation with Danielle at The Rovers. Worried about Tracy falling for Carl, Abi warns her that he's a womanizer and not to trust him.

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Nat Phillips is a footballer who has spent his career primarily on loan. He played for AFC Bournemouth in the second half of the 2021-22 season. In August 2023, he joined Celtic, making his Champions League debut against Lazio on October 4th. On January 30, 2024, Phillips moved to Cardiff City on loan for the rest of the 2023-24 season. His next loan was to Derby County in August 2024 for the remainder of the 2024-25 season.

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Kōta Takai is a Japanese professional footballer born on September 4, 2004. He plays as a center back for J1 League club Kawasaki Frontale and the Japan national team. Takai was promoted to Kawasaki Frontale's first team in 2022. He made his debut for the Japan national team on September 5, 2024, in a World Cup qualifier against China. On April 4, 2024, he was called up to the Japan U23 squad for the 2024 AFC U-23 Asian Cup.

Paul Mullin is a footballer born in Litherland, Merseyside. He played for Wrexham and was released by the club at the end of the 2013–14 season without making a first team appearance. In the 2021–22 FA Trophy semi-finals against Stockport County, Mullin scored both goals in a 2–0 win. Wrexham lost to Stockport County in the next round despite Mullin scoring a penalty and missing one. During the 2022–23 season, Mullin scored 38 league goals as Wrexham were promoted to League Two as champions.

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Coffeehaus will transform into Teahaus next week. Google Creative Lab and Coffeehaus will host an afternoon event featuring tea, Pimms, and conversation. Leland Maschmeyer and Brian Collins will be in London for the D&AD Festival, speaking on transformation and design. Brian Collins will also chair judging at the festival.

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