Oswaldo Sanchez once bet Herculez Gomez $10,000 on a US vs. MEX friendly

Herculez Gomez and Brad Guzan celebrate a draw at Estadio Azteca in World Cup qualifying

Whatever happens during Sunday night's match-up between the US and Mexico at the Azteca (8:30 pm ET, FS1, Univision, UDN), it'll add another chapter to the lore of rivalry between the two countries' national teams. ESPN FC published a deep-dive on the history of animosity, with insight from players who have plied their trade on either side of the border. 


But one of the best nuggets? The time that Mexican star Oswaldo Sanchez bet retired MLSer Herculez Gomez -- while both were playing together at Santos Laguna -- a cool $10,000 on a US vs. Mexico friendly.


So did Herc ever collect? Go read the full story at ESPN FC to find out.