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There's No Place Like Italy
Especially so if you're Valentino Rossi,
who has moved from a national
sporting treasure to almost demigod
status in recent years. "The Doctor"
couldn't pull off a magical win at
Mugello, but still gave the 90,000-plus
fans reason to ignite the yellow smoke
bombs with third place.
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