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,

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.

Donald Trump posed an uncomfortable question to Juventus players during their White House visit, asking whether women could make the men's team. The exchange occurred after the Italian club's 5-0 Club World Cup victory over Al-Ain on Wednesday night.