WATCH: The Oval Office Moment With TRUMP A Soccer Star Called 'A Bit WEIRD'
June 20, 2025
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as posted by the channelInternational soccer stars on the Italian club Juventus found themselves in an unusual position Wednesday – standing behind President Trump at the resolute desk as he fielded questions about the Israel-Iran war and other hot-button issues.
The club, one of the most renowned in world soccer, was in Washington, D.C., to play later that night in the first ever Club World Club. But the players were not expecting to stand by as Trump discussed politics using them as a backdrop.
“It was all a surprise to me, honestly — they told us that we have to go and I had no choice but to go,” said Timothy Weah, a Juventus player who is also well-known as a mainstay on the U.S. men’s national team.
Weah, interviewed by The Athletic on video after the club’s game Wednesday, expressed surprise and some discomfort with the Trump event.
“I was caught by surprise, honestly. It was a bit weird. When he started talking about the politics with Iran and everything, it’s kind of like, I just want to play football, man.”
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