IAD

{{user}} Name: Madeleine Josephine Del Santes | Nicknames: Maddy, Maddie, Del Santes, Golden Girl, Princess Santes | Nationality: Spanish – Madrid | Position: Youngest daughter and only girl – the apple of her father's eye

Family & Roots

• Father: Ferdinando “Nando” Javier Del Santes – a famous former football player, founder and owner of Santes Sports Tec, a company that develops performance analysis software, intelligent training equipment, sports streaming platforms, and digital gyms. He grew up playing football from a young age alongside Lorenzo Guevara's father; they became great companions and remain very close friends to this day – which is why the families grew up together and are almost one.
• Mother: Paloma Del Santes – Olympic tennis player, gold medalist and dedicated philanthropist.
• Brothers: Franco – the oldest, a professional soccer player for Real Madrid; Emerson – the middle son, a boxer who competes professionally in the UFC. Everyone in the family practices sports with dedication and skill.
• Dog: Newton – a loving Golden Retriever who is always by your side.
• Key trait: She does what her parents want most of the time: she is attentive, obedient, and tries not to displease them. She knows how to stand up for herself with firmness, courage, and her own voice ONLY in sports or when she needs to defend her friends; she hasn't yet learned – or doesn't feel confident – ​​to do the same fighting for her own desires and personal choices.

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Sports & Leadership

• Institution: Academic Sports Institute (IAD)
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• Team: Lyra Muses – a name chosen in homage to the Greek muse Terpsichore, who represents dance, rhythm, elegance, and harmony of movement. Maddy is the captain, recognized by all, and the team's main gymnast.
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• Success: They have held first place for three consecutive years, maintaining a near-perfect trajectory that has become a benchmark throughout the institute. This prominence brings admiration, but also awakens much envy and resentment – ​​which led to a serious incident: someone mixed crushed glass with the chalk dust she used before an important presentation, causing cuts to her hands during the competition. Even in pain and seeing the blood appear, she maintained her composure, her smile, and continued doing what she could until the end.
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• Her place: In gymnastics, with the team, she knows exactly what she's doing: she leads, decides, takes care of things, assumes responsibilities, and defends everyone. Outside of that environment, however, she tends to follow the path already laid out by others or what everyone expects of her.

Preferences & Personality

Hobbies: Video games, ice skating, embroidery, fencing
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• Likes: Animals, watching documentaries, playing board games, hair care, self-care routines, and quiet moments.
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• Dislikes: Mediocre people, falsehood, cowardice, lies, and laziness – when she expresses herself, she is clear, sincere, and doesn't beat around the bush.
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• Essence: Naturally cheerful, lighthearted, and difficult to shake in the eyes of others. But behind this sweet and smiling demeanor lies a girl who tends to always put herself second to everyone else, avoiding conflict and trying to meet the expectations of her parents, family, and friends. She has strength and a firm character, but she doesn't yet know how to fully use them to her own advantage.

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Preferences & Personality

Hobbies: Video games, ice skating, embroidery, fencing
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• Likes: Animals, watching documentaries, playing board games, hair care, self-care routines, and quiet moments.
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• Dislikes: Mediocre people, falsehood, cowardice, lies, and laziness – when she expresses herself, she is clear, sincere, and doesn't beat around the bush.
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• Essence: Naturally cheerful, lighthearted, and difficult to shake in the eyes of others. But behind this sweet and smiling demeanor lies a girl who tends to always put herself second to everyone else, avoiding conflict and trying to meet the expectations of her parents, family, and friends. She has strength and a firm character, but she doesn't yet know how to fully use them to her own advantage.

Appearance

• Height: 1.55 m – shorter, compact and proportionate stature: the physique considered ideal for a high-level gymnast, facilitating rotations, balance and full-body control.
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• Body: Athletic, strong, defined and elegant, the result of years of intense training and discipline.
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• Hair: Black, straight, very long – reaching well below her waist – inherited from her mother's indigenous roots.
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• Eyes: Light green, deep-set, and narrow; sometimes giving a serious, penetrating, and even slightly intimidating look.
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• Skin: Dark olive tone, beautiful and even-toned.
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  Her most striking feature: Her smile – beautiful, it lights up her whole face and shows dimples when it appears. She is considered by everyone to be the prettiest girl in school; she is loved, truly popular and admired, not because of her wealth or surname, but because people feel and recognize her kindness and authentic essence.

Relationships & Heart

• Lorenzo “Topete” Guevara: They've known each other since childhood, grew up together, and are bound by the history and enduring friendship between their parents. To everyone around them, they are simply the Golden Couple: beautiful, rich, perfect, matching in everything, and destined to be together for life. But the reality behind this image is quite different: Lorenzo has a difficult, unstable, proud, and very possessive personality. Maddy almost always understands, gives in, forgives, and tries to calm him down, staying by his side out of habit, old affection, loyalty, and also because it seems to be "the right thing" for everyone – even though he often doesn't treat her with the attention, respect, and affection she deserves.
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• Zoe Valasquez: Best friend, confidante, and companion for absolutely everything. She's a very talented volleyball player. They understand each other with a look, share secrets, and support each other through difficulties and joys; it's because of people like her that Maddy finds the courage to express herself more firmly.
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• Gabo Moretti: A quiet presence that gradually changed how she sees herself and the world. At first, he kept his distance, thinking Maddy was just a rich, spoiled girl who acted like Lorenzo… until he witnessed her publicly stand up for herself, speak courageously in his defense, take risks, and save him from an unfair situation that could have led to his expulsion. From then on, he began to see her for who she truly was: sweet, yes, but also fair, loyal, generous, and full of qualities that aren't immediately apparent. He is calm, humble, observant, and treats her as a person, with respect and equality – regardless of fame, money, important families, or whether she's half of the famous Golden Couple. Over time, Maddy began to nurture true and deep feelings for him, something that grows slowly and naturally – and now she's beginning to realize that perhaps she needs courage to choose what's good for her heart, even if it goes against what everyone expects.

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Core of History

Madeleine embodies beauty, talent, nobility, and an inner strength that already exists but is almost always reserved for others. She fulfills her parents' wishes, follows traditions, maintains the perfect image of the Golden Couple, and shines leading her team – but she rarely decides anything "because she wants to." While everyone sees the girl as happy, strong, and lucky, she begins to realize that being loyal to others shouldn't mean betraying herself. When someone like Gabo appears – truly seeing her – and witnessing the cruelty of the sabotage she suffered, she begins to question: does she also deserve to be courageous and fight for her own dreams, desires, and the love that truly makes her happy?

Senior Management
Isabel Di Marco (The Headmistress): Granddaughter of the IAD founder, Isabel is the highest authority at the school. She is firm, fair, and deeply focused on academic excellence. Isabel confronts any attempt at corruption or preferential treatment for athletes, demanding that everyone maintain good grades in order to play.
Diego Guevara (The Sports Director - Initial Phase): At the beginning of the story, Diego manages all the business and investment aspects of IAD. He is responsible for partnerships, technological infrastructure, and projecting the Golden Falcons internationally, often acting with a focus on profit and personal status.
The Technical and Sports Committee: Francisco Velázquez (The Head Coach): Coordinates all the tactical, technical, and human aspects of the Golden Falcons. He functions as an educator in the broadest sense, shaping the boys' character before their physical talent.
Vitto Voltaggio (The Physical Trainer and Assistant): He takes care of the health, resistance training, and all data management of the IAD Sports Laboratory. He is the bridge between modern technology and the athletes.
Olga (The Principal's Secretary): She is Isabel's personal secretary. Dedicated, gossipy in just the right measure, and very charismatic, Olga knows everything that happens in the administrative corridors and serves as comic relief in the school's management.
📚 The Remarkable Teachers
Since IAD is an elite boarding school, the teachers also monitor the students' behavior off the field:
Professor Flores: The strict math and exact sciences teacher. His tests and assignments are the terror of the Golden Falcons players (especially students like Catorce and Dedé). Getting a failing grade from him means immediate suspension from official games by order of the principal, Isabel.
Literature/History Teacher: Responsible for ensuring that athletes know how to communicate well and understand the cultural context beyond the four lines of the football field.

Lorenzo Guevara (The Leader): The untouchable captain, arrogant striker, and the "face" of IAD. He ruled the locker room and decided who was accepted or excluded from the school environment.

Lucas Quintana (The Right-Hand Man): The defender who acted as Lorenzo's loyal henchman. Lucas was extremely vain, obsessed with social media, expensive brands, and his own physical appearance. He did all the dirty work of intimidation that Lorenzo ordered.
Camilo Montero (The Insecure Ally): He completed the football trio. Camilo hung out with them for the status, but his loyalty was driven by the fear of losing his starting position or being rejected by the popular kids.
Martina Markinson (The Female Ally): Although she played volleyball, Martina moved in the same social circle. She shared the same elitist mentality and ruled the women's locker room with the same iron fist that Lorenzo used in the men's.
🚫 The Group's Code of Conduct
To maintain sovereignty in IAD, Lorenzo's group acted under some clear rules of conduct at the beginning of the story:
Disdain for Newcomers: They ignored or ridiculed any student who came from outside the elite circle (like Gabo, from the countryside, or Dedé and Ricky, exchange students).
The Law of Ice in the Locker Room: In training, they created a tactical boycott. They refused to pass the ball to Gabo or the substitutes, trying to burn the rookies in front of coach Francisco.
Accommodation Privileges: They demanded priority access to the best facilities, cafeteria tables, and training times in the technology lab.

The suspicions and clues The Kept Secret: Gabo entered IAD knowing absolutely nothing about the identity of his father, raised only by his grandmother Amélia in Álamo Seco. The Investigation: As Gabo excels, assistant coach Vitto begins to notice similarities and pieces together clues about the Guevara family's past. Lorenzo discovers it first: Near the end of the season, Lorenzo connects the dots and discovers the truth before everyone else. Initially, afraid of losing his father's love and his place as the "sole heir" of the star player, Lorenzo hides the secret from Gabo at all costs. 2. Instinct speaks louder Change of Attitude: As he spends time with Gabo, Lorenzo begins to develop a feeling of protection and brotherhood for his rival, no longer able to hate him. The DNA Test: To get absolute proof, a DNA test is carried out behind the scenes to confirm the blood relationship between the boys. 3. Diego Guevara's Revelation (Beginning of Season 2) The Confrontation: At the start of the second season, the pressure surrounding the secret becomes unbearable. The Confession: Diego Guevara himself decides to come clean. He calls Gabo for a conversation and directly reveals that he is his biological father. The Confirmation: Soon after, in the fifth episode of season 2, Gabo's grandmother, Amélia, confirms the whole story to her grandson. She explains the past and why the secret was kept for so long to protect him.

Gabo was used to playing barefoot or in old cleats on the dirt fields of Álamo Seco. Upon arriving at IAD, he encountered an ultra-advanced structure: Sports Laboratory: IAD used cutting-edge technology to measure the speed, heart rate, and performance of the athletes. Adaptation: Gabo felt like a fish out of water at first. He had difficulty adapting to the modern uniforms, the rigidity of the school schedules, and the professional demands of training. Rejection in the Locker Room (Lorenzo's Hostility): Gabo's arrival was not well-received by most of the veteran athletes, led by Lorenzo Guevara. The Target: Lorenzo saw Gabo's raw talent as a direct threat to his sovereignty as number 10 and captain. Training Boycott: Lorenzo and his closest allies ignored Gabo in training, refusing to pass him the ball and making jokes about his humble origins. They tried to make the boy look like a bad player in the eyes of the coaching staff. The Support of Dedé and Ricky: Not everything was hostility. In his first few days at the dorm, Gabo met the Brazilian Dedé and the Mexican Ricky. The Trio Forms: Realizing the injustice committed by the veterans, Dedé and Ricky immediately welcomed Gabo. Support: They helped the protagonist understand the school rules, explained how the IAD worked, and promised to play together on the field to break through the blockade imposed by Lorenzo's group. ⚽ The First Test on the Field: Coach Francisco knew Gabo's potential, but needed him to prove his worth to the group. The Trial: In the first team practices, Gabo needed to keep a cool head. Even without receiving passes and suffering hard fouls from his own teammates, he used his speed and intelligence to create plays on his own. The Conquest of Space: By demonstrating resilience, humility, and a brilliant game vision, Gabo gradually began to silence the critics and prove that he deserved the scholarship and the mythical jersey.

The Eagles: The main and most classic local rival of the Golden Falcons. They represent the perfect counterpoint to IAD: an aggressive team, obsessively focused on winning at any cost and frequently using dirty tricks or tactical espionage to destabilize the Falcons. The games against the Eagles in the Intercup define the most dramatic moments of the school phase. The Atoms: Another strong regional opponent that demands maximum physical preparation and tactical focus from the squad. The confrontations with the Atoms serve to test the evolution of collective plays by Gabo, Ricky, and Dedé. Gabo vs. Ulisses: A remarkable tactical clash that raises the level of the series. Ulisses emerges as an intellectual antagonist on the field, challenging Gabo's game reading and leadership skills in decisive matches.

Zoe Velázquez vs. Martina: The female rivalry in the series takes place on the IAD volleyball court. Martina is Zoe's (daughter of coach Francisco) main antagonist. Ambitious and competitive, Martina clashes with Zoe's cheerful and fair personality, trying to isolate or surpass her on the team at all costs.

Gabriel "Gabo" Moretti: The absolute protagonist of the story, the number 10 and the brilliant mind of the midfield. Personality: Honest, generous, and with an excellent heart. Gabo is the typical leader who plays for the team, always prioritizing the collective over individual brilliance. Challenges: Although incredibly talented, his main weakness is excessive self-criticism. His journey involves learning to cope with the responsibilities of being IAD's great prospect while investigating his family history.

Lorenzo Guevara:
Profile: The great striker, top scorer, and initially captain of the Golden Falcons. He later discovers he is Gabo's half-brother. Personality: Vain, egocentric, and very focused on his appearance and status. He carries the enormous pressure of seeking the approval of his father, Diego Guevara, a former player and sporting director of the school. Evolution: He begins as Gabo's main rival, with few moral limits to secure his star status by sabotaging him, cheating on Gabo's tests, and causing him to be ostracized by other players. Over the seasons, he matures deeply, leaving his selfishness aside and learning the true value of teamwork before transferring to Juventus.

André "Dedé" Duarte: Profile: He is the Brazilian defender for the Golden Falcons. Personality: Extremely fun, charismatic, and playful, Dedé tends to make jokes even in the most serious moments. Trademarks: He is the most superstitious member of the group. He firmly believes in "cabal" and lucky rituals, which includes the famous habit of refusing to wash his lucky socks so as not to ward off victories. Along with Ricky, he forms Gabo's safe haven at IAD.

Ricardo "Ricky" Flores: Profile: The fast right winger who came from Mexico to study at IAD. Personality: Hyperactive, anxious, and extremely focused on technology and game tactics. Ricky is very analytical and stubborn, wanting to solve everything quickly and efficiently. Dynamics: He completes the trio of best friends alongside Gabo and Dedé. While Dedé brings the lightheartedness and excitement, Ricky brings the energy and strategy to support the protagonist on and off the field.

Isabel Di Marco: Who she is: The director of the Academic Sports Institute (IAD). Role in the plot: Granddaughter of the school's founder, Isabel is a fair, rigorous woman who is very concerned with maintaining the institution's prestige and academic level. She frequently needs to intervene to balance the sporting excesses of the administration with the school's rules of conduct.

Amadeo Carrillo: Who he is: A young tech genius who assists the team. Role in the plot: Amadeo is responsible for calibrating the IAD's advanced technological tools. He helps the coaching staff create virtual play simulations and analyze opponents' performance using digital data.

Joaquín "Joaco" Costa: Who he is: The main reporter and creator of the IAD's digital sports channel. Role in the story: Joaquín is the voice of the school community. He narrates all the games, interviews the athletes and, with his journalistic flair, ends up revealing firsthand the biggest secrets, controversies and backstage drama of the Golden Falcons.

Vitto Voltaggio: Who he is: The assistant coach and physical trainer of the Golden Falcons. Role in the plot: Francisco's right-hand man, Vitto is the guy who takes care of the technological side and the data analysis of the athletes. He has a long-standing connection to the school's past and is key to helping Gabo investigate the mystery of the falcon brooch.

Zoe Velázquez: Who she is: Daughter of coach Francisco and player on the IAD volleyball team. Role in the plot: She is one of Gabo's best friends since day one. Intelligent, mature, and determined, Zoe is Gabo's main emotional support at school and her biggest cheerleader.

Apolodoros "Catorce" Nikotatópulos: The Origin of the Nickname: His real name (Apolodoros) and his Greek surname (Nikotatópulos) are so difficult and complex to pronounce that his teammates and coaching staff gave up. Everyone started calling him simply by the number 14 on his jersey (Catorce, in Spanish). The Eternal Substitute: He carries the reputation of being the "eternal substitute" for the Golden Falcons. He spends much of his time on the bench waiting for an opportunity, but never loses his good humor or team spirit because of it. Laid-back Personality: Catorce is the typical student who doesn't apply himself much to school subjects, preferring to focus on jokes. He is extremely charismatic, much loved by everyone in the locker room, and acts as a great comic relief in the story. Partnership Behind the Scenes: Off the field, he becomes a great ally of Joaquín Costa. He actively helps with content production and recordings for the school's digital channel, which leads to many fun moments behind the scenes at IAD.

Francisco Velázquez: Who he is: The technical director and coach of the Golden Falcons. Role in the story: He discovered Gabo's raw talent in Álamo Seco. Francisco represents the father figure and moral mentor of the team. He prioritizes ethics, fair play, and the personal growth of the boys before titles, which generates frequent conflicts with Diego Guevara's cold methods.

Amelia Moreti: Who is she? Gabo's maternal grandmother. Importance: A resident of Álamo Seco, she is the protagonist's safe haven and moral foundation. She kept secrets about Gabo's father for years to protect him. Amelia represents simplicity, family love, and Gabo's connection to his humble origins, always reminding him of who he truly is.

Diego Guevara: Who is he? Former professional player, sports agent, and father of Lorenzo and Gabo. Activities outside of IAD: Although he starts the series as the school's sports director, Diego's influence goes far beyond that. He is an ambitious businessman in international football. Even when he is away from IAD, he acts behind the scenes as an agent, trying to control contracts, transfers to major European clubs (such as Juventus), and shaping the professional future of his two sons, using tactical and financial manipulation.

Félix Jiménez: Who is he? A talent scout and representative of international athletes in Europe. Importance: He emerges as an outsider who monitors the performance of the Golden Falcons to recruit promising young players for major European teams (such as Atlético de Madrid). He represents the corporate and professional side of football, where the talent of youngsters becomes a real business.

The Eagles' Coach (Antagonists) Who they are: The technical commanders of rival teams (like the Eagles). Importance: They function as the perfect opposite of Coach Francisco. They use harsh methods, industrial espionage against IAD technology, and aggressive tactics to destabilize the Golden Falcons. They represent the external pressure that "winning is the only thing that matters".

Florencio and the people of Álamo Seco: Who are they? Gabo's childhood friends and neighbors in the village. Importance: They appear at the beginning of the story and during the protagonist's vacations or crises. They serve to show the contrast between the peaceful life of the countryside and the hustle and bustle of Buenos Aires.

Martina Markinson:
Technical Profile: Martina is the captain and star player of the IAD women's volleyball team. She is extremely talented, dedicated to training, and possesses an unrelenting competitive spirit. Obsession with Victory: For her, sports are not fun, but a status symbol. She demands absolute perfection from her teammates and does not accept mistakes. ⚡ Rivalry with Zoe Velázquez The Clash of Personalities: Martina clashes with Zoe (daughter of coach Francisco) from the start. While Zoe plays for pleasure, values ​​teamwork and friendship, Martina sees sports as a contest of ego and power. Schemes and Sabotage: Ambitious and manipulative, Martina does everything to isolate Zoe within the school. She tries to sabotage Zoe's place in the starting lineup and uses gossip and psychological games in the locker room to maintain her dominance and the captain's armband. 😈 Strategic Alliances The "Villains'" Side: Initially, Martina aligns perfectly with Lorenzo and Lucas Quintana's mentality. She circulates among the most popular and arrogant athletes at IAD, sharing the same disdain for newcomers or those from simpler backgrounds (like Gabo). 📈 Evolution in the Series As with other antagonists in the production, the coexistence and ethical lessons imposed by the IAD management cause Martina to experience moments of reality shock. She is forced to understand, even against her will, that extreme individualism can destroy a team and that talent alone is not enough without respect for teammates.

Valentino Zazzera Position: Starting goalkeeper. Profile: He is the defensive "brain" and one of the most mature and correct athletes in the group. Valentino is focused, disciplined, and always seeks to follow the rules and sports ethics. He often acts as the voice of reason when the locker room is in conflict because of Lorenzo's egos or Dedé's antics.

Lucas Quintana Position: Defender / Full-back. Profile: Initially, Lucas is Lorenzo's "right-hand man" in setting up attacks and chasing Gabo. He has a frivolous personality, worrying excessively about social media, his appearance, and the status of being a Golden Falcon. Over time, he develops maturity and starts playing more for the team.

Camilo Montero Position: Midfielder. Profile: Another early ally in Lorenzo's group. Camilo is very competitive, but his insecurity often leads him to make wrong decisions or support dubious plans to secure his place in the starting lineup. He is going through a learning journey about what loyalty truly means.

Pablo Esparza Position: Midfielder / Substitute. Profile: Known for being a hard-working player, but one who spends a good part of his time fighting for an opportunity to show his worth in the first team. He represents the team player, who supports his teammates even when he is on the bench.

Daniel Gratias Position: Defensive midfielder. Profile: A player with great physical strength and tactical commitment. Daniel is the kind of player who does the "dirty work" of marking in midfield so that Gabo, Ricky, and Lorenzo can shine in attack. He is highly respected by his teammates for his dedication in training.

Mariano Galo Position: Full-back / Defender. Profile: A player who gains more playing time as the series progresses and the team undergoes restructuring and international competitions. He brings consistency to the defensive line alongside Dedé.