SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australia has proved that it could host the World Cup after putting on an Asian Cup that far exceeded expectations in terms of attendance in a country where soccer has often been seen as a minor sport, according to chief organiser Michael Brown.
Brown, who has been involved in organising some of the biggest events in international cricket, said he was "thrilled" with how the tournament had gone and thought Australia would earn a lot of respect around the world because of it.
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