The President hosted some of the club's players and officials, asking their views on transgender athletes and discussing conflict in Iran.

In Oval Office during the Italian soccer giant’s White House visit, the president’s questions created an awkward silence. “I was caught by surprise,” said Tim Weah.

Juventus' players and staff avoided an awkward question about transgender athletes from U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday, with the exchange taking place during the team's visit to the White House.