The bizarre interaction occurred at the Oval Office - with FIFA president Gianni Infantino also present - and no explanation has been given as to why the gathering took place.

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

Juventus players, directors, and owner John Elkann met with Donald Trump on Wednesday, before their Club World Cup opener; during the meeting, the US President addressed reporters’ questions on