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By Matt Hladik FIFA will not ban Russia from participating in a World Cup playoff next month, but the governing body is instituting some sanctions against the country, per a new report. According to Tariq Panja of the New York Times, FIFA is set to announce that Russia must play its matches in a neutral venue, without a national anthem, fans or a flag. This decision comes in the wake of pressure to ban Russia from World Cup competition due to its invasion of Ukraine. While no ban is currently being implemented, FIFA could change its mind if Russia remains involved in Ukraine, Panja says. Last …