Whatever language, doesn't matter. Still, the article isn't close to what you claim. Once again, someone simply DOESN'T READ THE BLOODY ARTICLE PROPERLY.
"Sonic is top third-party character wanted for Super Smash Bros. Brawl, and Yuji Naka, the ex-head of Sonic Team has stated he would like to see Sonic in the next game. Solid Snake, a third party candidate from the "Metal Gear" games, is included in Super Smash Bros. Brawl. In the October 2006 issue of EGM, Miyamoto has stated that he would like to see Sonic in Brawl."
It's true, Sonic's a top contender. It never said that both Sonic AND Tails are in.