Implementing sin bins and restricting the use of video technology were two of the key issues raised by the Frenchman during the ninth annual Dubai International Sports Conference.

It was the incumbent President's first public appearance since being named as the only applicant to submit his candidacy for the top job in European football on December 24.

Platini has long been a supporter of a third card in football which would give referees the option to sin bin a player for behaviour related offenses.

Despite strong opposition from FIFA President Sepp Blatter, Platini stressed that he would be keen to see such a development given further cause for discussion.

"The white card is a new initiative," said Platini.

"It is related to the behaviour of the football players.

"Play-acting, criticism on the field, these are not accepted by people who love the game.

"Yellow cards will still exist too but it might be interesting to have another card."

The white card would allow the referee to sin bin players for behaviour related offences during a matches ©Getty Images



"This white card would send off a player for a few minutes, maybe five or 10.

"This would be a way to promote the game among fans who don't want to see this.

"With a white card, there would be no suspension.

"I think we should learn from other sports, like rugby, who have used this system."

While accepting that goal line technology was a success, the former French international continued to rebuke calls for further implementation of video technology in the games, stating that the system "can't be very helpful" in certain instances in a match.

"Managers and directors who never played football always talk about technology, but former players never do," Platini said.

"We know that [shirt tugging] happens and TV doesn't give the certainty of a foul.

"It's about interpretation.

"It is much easier to use technology for goal lines or offside, but when we talk about fouls, technology can't be very helpful."

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