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.

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.

June - a Juventus delegation, in Washington D.C. ahead of their clash against Al-Ain, was received at the White House by the President of the United States of America,