AEST 00:00, Thu Dec 1 2011
2011 was an exciting year for Australian football, with Brisbane Roar crowned A-League champions after beating Central Coast Mariners in a thrilling final.
Socceroos stars Brett Emerton and Harry Kewell provided another boost for the league after returning home from Europe.
The Socceroos bounced back from losing the Asian Cup final to move through to the final phase of 2014 World Cup qualifying.
In Europe, Barcelona won the Champions League and Manchester United went past Liverpool after winning a record 19th English League title.
Brisbane Roar won their first A-League title in front of a sold out Suncorp Stadium. (AAP)
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