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Valentino Rossi transcended bike racing's niche into global adoration – there will not be many like him
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Yamaha MotoGP rider Valentino Rossi of Italy celebrates after winning the Italian Grand Prix at the Misano circuit September 6, 2009. REUTERS/Max Rossi (ITALY SPORT MOTOR RACING Stock Photo - Alamy
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