FIFA should compensate migrant workers for World Cup efforts says Alan Shearer – ‘Like a football theme park’

Alan Shearer has called on FIFA to compensate migrant workers and their families who helped build a World Cup he described as like “a football theme park” in Qatar.

The tournament concludes on Sunday as Argentina face France in the final.

“I think the reality of the World Cup is even more stark when you feel like you’ve been living in a football theme park for the last month,” said Shearer on BBC Sport.

“If Disneyland did football tournaments…

“But we must remember the blood, sweat and tears of everyone that’s made it happen. It’s only right that FIFA compensates the migrant workers and their families.”

BBC presenter Gary Lineker added: “Given the fact they [FIFA] announced they’ve made £7.5 billion revenue, they can probably afford it. And they have a legacy fund.”

“Without the brilliant players and the moments of magic, a tournament is worthless,” Shearer added.

“It’s about the dream, Morocco, the heartache, Harry Kane, and the genius and God-given talent of Messi.

“We’ve had all of that and I think it’s been a really, really good World Cup.”