Subbuteo is available again in the UK

Today is the official launch day for the new subbuteo range at the famous store Hamleys in London. The official launch of the iconic sports game takes place at 10.30 on the 5th floor with four top England under 12 table football players demonstrating the beautiful game!

Subbuteo is also available now in UK stores nationwide including Toys R Us, John Lewis (Oxford Street in London), selected Waterstones and Toymaster branches...

Andrea Gasparini's visit in Hong Kong

In the beginning of the month, Andrea Gasparini, the US player from SC Connecticut, paid a visit to Antonio Carabillo in Honk Gong. Both players had a lot of great games and the American proved to be in great shape. On March 3, the games ended on 1-1 and 4-0 in favor of Andrea. On March 11, scores were 1-1, 3-2, 1-0, 1-1, 4-0, 1-0, 2-2, which means 4 victories for Andrea and 3 draws.

More on the SC Connecticut's website at http://www.sc-connecticut.com/AndreaHK2012.html

Another final for Antonio

The club of Yokohama organized the very first FISTF International Open of Yokohama on March 18. Six local players but also Andrea Gasparini (USA) and Antonio Carabillo (Subbuteo Club Dragons Honk Kong) took part. Antonio came on top of his group after beating Makoto Ito (3-0), Kuninori Sano (7-0) and Yasuhiro Suzuki (5-0). In the semi-final, Antonio beat Kenzo Koi (5-0) but in the final, it was a much closer game and Andrea Gasparini took the honors after a short win (1-0). Well done to Antonio for taking part in so many tournaments and for promoting Hong Kong on the international subbuteo circuit.

Andrea (left) and Antonio (pink jersey) during the big final

Hong Kong players in the world rankings

In the FISTF world ranking of February 2012:
120 CARABILLO Antonio 137,18
1078 TODINI Marco 1,88

Hong Kong players in the world rankings

In the FISTF world ranking of January 2012, Antonio Carabillo is now 117th and Marco Todini is 1091th.

Hong Kong players in the world rankings

In the world rankings of december 2011, Antonio Carabillo is now 116th while Marco Todini is 1100th.

Hong Kong players in the world rankings

In the FISTF Open world ranking of November 2011, Antonio Carabillo is 117th and Marco Todini is 1060th.

Hong Kong players in the world rankings

In the FISTF world rankings of October 2011, Antonio Carabillo is now 115th and Marco Todini is 1093rd. Antonio is also 121st in the veterans ranking.

Antonio wins in Brazil

Antonio Carabillo recently won the International Open of Rio de Janeiro in the veterans section. Antonio was competing in a group stage of six players and he won four games and drew with Argentina's Fabrizio Bertolini. Thanks to a better goal-difference, Antonio was decided as the winner of the tournament. Int he Open category, Antonio ended on top of his group after he beat seeded player Nicolas Lioy (Argentina), Jose Antonio Ramalhete (Brazil) and Gonzalo Gomez (Argentina). In the barrage round, Antonio lost to Matias Lioy (Argentina) on a clear 1-3. Andrea Gasparini from the US won the tournament.

Hong Kong players in the world rankings

In the Open world rankings of September 2011, Antonio Carabillo is 120th and Marco Todini is 1086th.