The legendary former Spain captain spent nearly two decades representing club and country at the highest level, lifting every major honour in the game while playing in front of supporters who followed their teams across Europe and around the world.
Now, with international football once again drawing fans across continents, Casillas has teamed up with travel eSIM provider Saily in a partnership designed to help supporters stay connected wherever their team takes them.
Casillas, one of the most decorated goalkeepers in football history, believes travelling fans are a fundamental part of what makes the sport special.
“Football is the greatest and most popular sport worldwide, not only because of the game itself, but because of the community and passion surrounding it,” said Casillas.
“Traveling with fellow supporters to back your team is one of the elements that makes this sport so special. Saily has already helped fans stay connected on their trips with their teams, and I'm delighted to join Saily's efforts as an ambassador ensuring that the only thing fans need to worry about is how to support their teams.”
The partnership arrives at a time when supporters are preparing for a busy summer of international football, with major tournaments and events set to attract travelling fans to North America and beyond.
Casillas knows better than most what those occasions mean. The former Real Madrid goalkeeper won five La Liga titles and three Champions League crowns, while captaining Spain to its historic 2010 World Cup triumph and successive European Championship victories in 2008 and 2012.
For Saily, the collaboration is aimed at ensuring supporters can focus on the football rather than worrying about connectivity or expensive roaming charges.
“Travelling is an inseparable part of a football fan's life,” said Saily Head of Product Matas Čenys.
“Reliable and affordable connectivity is essential when traveling with your team. We aim to give fans peace of mind so they can concentrate on cheering instead of searching for WiFi or sharing victorious moments right from the stadium without worrying about roaming fees.”
As football supporters prepare to follow their teams around the globe, Casillas' latest role ensures they can remain connected every step of the journey.
As part of this collaboration, fans traveling this summer to Mexico, the United States, or Canada can use the code CASILLAS to get a 35% discount. Those planning to travel to other destinations can also benefit from a 15% discount on all other data plans. The code is valid from June 10 to July 19.