Their editors learnt all too well that ink is permanent upon the full-time bell, which saw the 2014 victors scoreless and humiliated with the score at 1-0 to Mexico.
Fans mocked Germany on social media after the upset loss which saw them sink to the bottom of their group.
Thousands of jubilant supporters partied in the streets of Mexico City after their shock victory over the World Cup holders.
The earth reportedly moved in quake-prone Mexico City when Hirving "Chucky" Lozano smashed home the game-winning goal in the 35th minute in what was described as a football "earthquake of joy".
Seismologists said that they had detected an "artificial" rumbling, possibly caused by "widespread jumping" when the goal was scored.
Fans crammed into the Zocalo, the city's main square, to celebrate. "What happened today was an earthquake of joy for us — just imagine, we beat the world champions!" said Laura Villegas, a 45-year-old merchant who downed her beer with tequila in one gulp.
"What happened hey, what happened hey, to the Germany that was going to beat us today?" the crowd chanted.
Germany's shock loss means everything is riding on their next game against Sweden on June 24, but they won't be in unfamiliar territory.
Russia marks the third World Cup this century where a defending champion has lost the first game in the group stage.
